The Wasp — 1892 — page 216: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a portrait page from *The Wasp*, a San Francisco satirical magazine (Volume XXIX, No. 11). The page features a formal engraved portrait of **Hon. W. S. Wood**, identified in the caption as "a prominent member of the San Francisco Bar and noted Republican." This appears to be a straightforward portrait rather than a satirical cartoon. Without additional context or caricature elements visible, the satire—if present—is unclear from the image alone. The designation "noted Republican" suggests Wood's political prominence in 1892, likely relevant to contemporary San Francisco politics, but the specific satirical intent of featuring his portrait requires additional page context to determine.