The Wasp — 1892 — page 370: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. It features promotional material for **Hotel Del Monte** in Monterey, California, described as "The Queen of Summer Resorts" for the 1892 season. The page includes photographs of the hotel's gardens, buildings, and grounds, along with its manager's contact information (Geo. Schonewald). Below the hotel advertisement is a "Directory of the Best Hotels and Watering Places" listing numerous California establishments—San Francisco hotels, mountain resorts, and coastal destinations—with brief descriptions and proprietor names. There are no visible political cartoons, caricatures, or satirical commentary on this page. It functions as a commercial directory and tourism guide rather than editorial content.