The Wasp — 1888 — page 534: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (dated December 29, 1888) consists primarily of **literary and social commentary** rather than political cartoons. The content includes: 1. **"Under the Mistletoe with Mary"** — a humorous dialogue poem about Christmas romance and the mistletoe tradition 2. **"Trifles Light as Air"** — social commentary on contemporary fashions and customs, including observations about buffalo robes, office wear for women, and Parisian fashion trends 3. **"Non Est Avis"** — a poem (author credited to Tom Gregory) about nature and urban life 4. **Various short satirical items** mocking contemporary theater, religious practices, and social pretensions The page emphasizes satirical humor about everyday social conventions rather than partisan politics. No specific political figures are caricatured; instead, the satire targets general social absurdities of the era.