The Wasp — 1888 — page 406: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily an **advertising page** from *The Wasp* magazine, dated Saturday, September 1, 1888. It contains no discernible political cartoons or satirical commentary. The page showcases numerous San Francisco businesses of the era, including: - Keane Bros. (dry goods) - Decker Bros. Pianos - West Coast Furniture Co. - Banks and breweries (Enterprise New Lager Beer, United States Brewery) - A fire-and-burglar-proof safe company - Various retailers and service providers The prominent imagery consists of product illustrations and company logos rather than satirical cartoons. While *The Wasp* was known for political satire, this particular page functions as commercial advertising space, reflecting late-19th-century San Francisco's commercial landscape.