The Wasp — 1894 — page 111: what you’re looking at

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This page presents six illustrated vignettes labeled "Exposition Etchings," drawn by C. Tobbs for *The Wasp* magazine. The scenes depict various locations at what appears to be a World's Fair or exposition, including: - "Hawaiian Entrance" and "Cairo Street" (top) - "Chinese Building" and "Shrine Before Fire" (center) - "Darling's Street" (bottom) The etchings satirize exposition visitors and attractions, featuring period-dressed figures interacting with exotic or themed structures. The ornate decorative framing suggests this is humorous social commentary on how Americans engaged with international exhibits and "othered" cultures presented at expositions—common venues for racial caricature in late 19th-century America. Without dated attribution, the specific exposition remains unclear.