The Wasp — 1894 — page 151: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

**Main Cartoon ("Our Amateurs"):** The cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a well-dressed man holds sheet music while a woman sits at what appears to be a piano or musical instrument. The satire concerns amateur musicians—likely those performing in the "Star-Squeal Slop concert" mentioned in the dialogue. The man expresses concern that *The Wasp's* music critic might overhear and harshly critique ("A sharp, may overhear you?"). The joke mocks amateur performers who fear professional criticism, and the woman's nervous expression suggests awareness of potential ridicule. **Lower Section:** This is primarily a contest advertisement offering $200 in prizes (bicycle, cash) for readers submitting *Wasp* coupons. The contest runs through March 1894 with no entry fee required beyond coupon collection.