The Wasp — 1893 — page 342: what you’re looking at

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This page features a satirical column titled "The Old Maid's Diary" by Tabitha Twiggs, accompanied by an illustration of a fashionably dressed woman with an elaborate hat. The column satirizes San Francisco society and women's behavior, including commentary on: - Women adopting Roman Empire-themed entertainment and costumes - The fashion of "Vestal Virgins" costumes at social events - Women's impractical shoe choices and walking difficulties - Dating and courtship customs among the city's elite The text mocks upper-class women's pretensions, their concerns with appearance and fashion, and their social gatherings. It's written from the perspective of an unmarried older woman observing and critiquing contemporary San Francisco society with sharp, gossipy humor typical of *The Wasp's* satirical approach.