The Wasp — 1894 — page 494: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a man asleep in what appears to be a bed or cot, completely covered/wrapped in bedding. The illustration is labeled "From Life," suggesting it represents a real observed scene. The accompanying advertisement for "Hot Salt Water Health" at "Lurline Baths" and various music instruction services suggests this page mixes editorial content with advertising. The cartoon itself appears to be gentle satire about sleeping habits or perhaps laziness, though without additional context about specific individuals or events referenced in *The Wasp*, the precise satirical target remains unclear. The artwork style is consistent with late 19th/early 20th-century American humor magazines.