The Wasp — 1893 — page 360: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is predominantly **theatre advertisements** with one cartoon illustration titled "THE VERY LATEST AGONY" showing a woman in an elaborate dress with an exaggerated bustle—a satirical commentary on women's fashion, specifically the large, protruding rear silhouettes fashionable in the era. The left column contains brief theatrical and social gossip, including mentions of performers like Remenyi (a violinist) and commentary on various entertainments and society figures. The right side features San Francisco theatre listings for venues including the New California Theatre, Baldwin Theatre, and Stockwell's Theatre, advertising productions like "The Scarlet Letter" and "Ups and Downs of Life." Without clearer identifying information in the cartoon itself, the specific social critique beyond fashion commentary remains unclear.