The Wasp — 1891 — page 34: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **commercial advertisement**, not political satire. Studebaker Bros., a carriage manufacturer based in San Francisco (201-203 Market Street), showcases their product line for prospective customers. The page displays various horse-drawn carriage models with decorative Victorian-era styling: - A steam-powered or early motorized vehicle (top) - A family carriage with horses - Ladies' park phaetons - A gentlemen's road cart - Children's pony carts The ornate border and illustrations emphasize craftsmanship and variety. E.E. James is listed as manager. This represents late 19th-century commercial advertising in *The Wasp*, mixing transportation innovation with traditional horse-drawn elegance—reflecting the transition period before automobiles dominated.