The Wasp — 1891 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising content**, not satire or political commentary. It promotes the Hotel del Monte in Monterey, California as "America's famous summer and winter resort" and "the most elegant seaside establishment in the world." The layout features scenic photographs of the hotel and its grounds—including cypress trees, coastal views, and the main building—meant to attract wealthy tourists. George Schoenewald is listed as manager. The quoted epigraph about perpetual blooming suggests the resort's year-round appeal and luxurious climate. There is **no political cartoon or satirical commentary** on this page; it's a straightforward late-19th-century travel advertisement designed for The Wasp's affluent readership.