The Wasp — 1893 — page 260: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not satire or political commentary. The left side features photographs of the Hotel del Monte in Monterey, California—described as "The Queen of Summer Resorts" for the 1893 season. The images show the hotel's impressive Victorian architecture, grounds, and various facilities. The right side contains a directory of San Francisco hotels and restaurants, listing establishments like the Nevada Restaurant, Bergez's Restaurant, the California House, and numerous saloons and dining establishments. There are no political cartoons, caricatures, or satirical commentary visible on this page. It serves as a commercial advertisement and business directory typical of late-19th-century magazine content, promoting upscale hospitality businesses to wealthy tourists.