The Wasp — 1893 — page 31: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising** for various San Francisco Bay Area businesses from approximately the 1890s, featuring Wasp magazine's masthead and commercial promotions. The main illustration depicts a wealthy man on horseback displaying a large dollar sign, accompanied by allegorical female figures and a bear. The text "It's all a glorious climate" appears to reference California's promotion as an agricultural paradise. The imagery likely satirizes California wine industry wealth and the state's economic boasting during the late 19th century. Below are ads for local businesses including bicycles, cigars, and a tailor shop. The bear reference may allude to California's state symbol, though the specific satirical target remains unclear without additional historical context about the 1893 "Diabolo Greenhock" referenced in the banner.