The Wasp — 1891 — page 283: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents three photographs of exhibition booths from what appears to be an 1891 fair or exposition. Rather than satirical cartoons, it documents actual commercial displays: 1. **Singer Sewing Machine Company** - An ornate storefront booth with decorative railings and large display windows showcasing sewing machines. 2. **Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company** - An indoor display featuring horse-drawn carriages and wagons, the company's primary products. 3. **San Francisco Gas Light Co.** - A gas stove department exhibit demonstrating heating and cooking equipment. The page serves as a straightforward documentation of industrial progress and commercial enterprise from the 1891 fair, rather than political satire. These exhibits represent major American manufacturers showcasing their technological innovations to the public.