The Wasp — 1887 — page 328: what you’re looking at

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This page features **Miss Margaret Mather**, a theatrical actress, with an engraved portrait showing her in period costume with elaborate headpiece and draped fabric. The accompanying article praises Mather's performance in *The Bald Wig*, highlighting her interpretation of the lead role. The text emphasizes her acting talent, grace, and physical skill (particularly acrobatics). It notes she has impressed audiences and earned respect among theater professionals. The piece appears promotional rather than satirical—standard theatrical criticism of the era. The secondary section discusses Pasadena's development and includes various unrelated anecdotes, typical of *The Wasp's* miscellaneous content format.