The Wasp — 1892 — page 452: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main cartoon depicts a tall, thin man in formal dress leaning toward a shorter figure, with the caption "LEND ME YOUR EAR." The text discusses Republican delegates and portraits of "distinguished Republican delegates" printed by the Wasp, suggesting this satirizes a prominent political figure—likely someone seeking support or making appeals during a Republican convention period. The accompanying article criticizes various San Francisco figures and institutions, including chop-house establishments and newspaper editors. The satire targets political opportunism and the ear-bending (persuasion tactics) used by politicians seeking favor or votes during convention season. The overall message mocks politicians' aggressive appeals for support through exaggerated visual metaphor.