The Wasp — 1893 — page 97: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **two political cartoons and satirical commentary** rather than advertisements. The upper cartoon, titled "OUR PICTURE," depicts a man labeled as representing "stray stragglers" or questionable characters arriving in America, critiquing matrimonial alliances and San Francisco's social composition. The lower cartoon, "A SOCIETY CRUSH," shows two figures in what appears to be a domestic or social situation, with dialogue at the bottom mocking a woman's excuse about a Sunday crinoline being damaged at a picnic or social event. The accompanying text discusses various political matters including Senator Jones, the House of Lords, circus entertainment, and Vice President Stevenson's California visit. **Context unclear**: Specific historical figures referenced (Gresham, Stanford) would require additional research to fully contextualize the satirical points.