The Wasp — 1891 — page 600: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and theatrical notices** rather than political satire or editorial cartooning. The dominant content includes: - Insurance company advertisements (London Assurance Company, Scania Insurance, Pacific Surety Co., etc.) - A biographical notice of **Miss Fanny Davenport**, a distinguished actress, detailing her career from 1849 onward, noting her roles in plays like "Fedora" and "Cleopatra" - Theater reviews mentioning current productions ("The Pirates of Penzance," "The Fakir," "The Lilliputians") - A small decorative illustration accompanying theatrical commentary - Business directory listings and removal notices **The Wasp** here functions as a San Francisco entertainment and commercial publication rather than as a venue for political cartoons. The page reflects late 19th-century American entertainment culture and local business advertising.