The Wasp — 1893 — page 463: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page combines satire with advertising. The main cartoon, titled "The Feminine Angler: Another Study in Chappie-ology," depicts a large woman fishing on a beach while tiny men in formal dress become caught on her fishing line like fish. The satire targets the "New Woman" movement of the late 1800s—specifically mocking women who pursued independent activities like fishing and sports, traditionally male domains. The miniaturized men suggest anxieties about role reversal and female power. Below is an advertisement for *The Christmas Wasp*, promoting an upcoming 40-page illustrated issue. The text emphasizes *The Wasp*'s status as "the only Colored Cartoon Paper outside of New York," highlighting its regional importance as a San Francisco publication. Dealers are urged to order immediately from the San Francisco News Company due to expected demand.