The Wasp — 1892 — page 440: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is the title page and masthead of *The Wasp*, a San Francisco satirical weekly. The illustration shows a caricatured wasp attacking or stinging a figure depicted in exaggerated style—likely representing a political opponent or public figure of the moment. The page announces the magazine's publication details and includes advertised upcoming theatrical entertainments. The editorial text below discusses recent local San Francisco politics, including the 1892 election, Democratic Party infighting, and various municipal appointments and scandals. Without clearer identification of the specific caricatured figure in the illustration, the exact target of satire remains unclear, though the content suggests commentary on California Democratic politics and recent electoral outcomes.