The Wasp — 1894 — page 155: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* satirical magazine contains two main elements: **Left side:** A caricatured figure labeled "Frisco Celebrities: The Adonis of the Clubs" - a well-dressed man holding a champagne bottle, depicted with exaggerated facial features. The accompanying verse mocks his vanity and pretensions, suggesting he's a social climber whose fine appearance masks an ordinary character. **Right side:** A gossip column called "Over the Phone" containing brief satirical exchanges about San Francisco's elite - apparently addressing rumors about stolen diamonds, potential lawsuits, and romantic entanglements among local celebrities and society figures. **Bottom right:** A cartoon titled "The Girls Do the Chasing" showing a woman pursuing a man (Prince Poniatolski), humorously reversing traditional courtship roles. The satire targets San Francisco's upper class and social pretensions.