The Wasp — 1887 — page 346: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features scenic photographs of Lower California (Baja California, Mexico) arranged with decorative borders. The images show: - **Ensenada Valley** - a broad landscape view - **Santa Tomas Valley** - labeled as the "old capital of Santa Tomas" - **San Quentin Town-Site** - a settlement view - **Las Animas Canon** (partially visible) The left side displays what appears to be promotional material about "California" and "National Co." and "Mexico," suggesting this is advertising or booster content promoting development or investment in the Baja California region. The decorative framing and landscape photography were typical of late 19th/early 20th-century promotional material used to attract settlers, investors, or tourists to underdeveloped areas. Without additional context, this appears to be informational/promotional rather than satirical content.