The Wasp — 1893 — page 499: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **business directory** for San Francisco, listing leading firms across various trades (breweries, hatmakers, furniture dealers, etc.). The editorial content consists of three brief **satirical vignettes** with accompanying illustrations: 1. **"He Only Looked On"** - A man in a sombrero confronts another; the caption suggests awkwardness about attending a football game. 2. **"The Tables Turned"** (Numbers 1-2) - Domestic scenes depicting reversed social dynamics, likely satirizing gender roles or class relationships. 3. **"An Entire Building Devoted to Hats & Caps"** - Advertisement for C. Herrmann & Co., a hatmaker. The humor appears gentle and focused on everyday social situations rather than sharp political commentary. Without clearer context or identifiable figures, the specific satirical targets remain unclear to a modern reader.