The Wasp — 1888 — page 90: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a portrait page from *The Wasp* dated August 4, 1888, featuring Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. The image shows a profile sketch of a woman in late 19th-century dress with her hair up in a fashionable style, wearing a dark jacket with a bow. The context is that 1888 was a U.S. presidential election year in which Benjamin Harrison ran as the Republican candidate (and won). This appears to be a straightforward portrait rather than satirical commentary—*The Wasp* occasionally featured portraits of prominent political figures and their families, particularly during election seasons. The portrait style and presentation suggest this was likely published as newsworthy coverage of the Harrison campaign and family.