The Wasp — 1892 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of "The Wasp" Page This page is primarily **advertising** for San Francisco businesses (circa late 1800s), with one small satirical cartoon labeled "ONE OF THE DISADVANTAGES OF HAVING A LARGE NOSE." The cartoon depicts a figure with an exaggerated nose being mocked—a common Victorian-era caricature device. The accompanying text includes the phrase "Abe Nosenstein—Mine polish! Mine nosche! 'Tis gone!"—appears to employ ethnic stereotyping typical of period humor. The bulk of the page features paid advertisements for local services: ink stands, tailors, restaurants, furniture storage, syrups, and pianos. This reflects **The Wasp's** business model of combining satirical content with advertising revenue. The "Town Topics" section discusses San Francisco social events and university rivalries.