The Wasp — 1894 — page 125: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* features a single cartoon titled "Would Have to Stand It," depicting a housekeeper or domestic worker standing in what appears to be a crowded, poorly-arranged room with a photographer's gallery visible above. The satire critiques inadequate living or working conditions—the cramped, uncomfortable space forcing someone to literally "stand" rather than sit or rest. The caption suggests resigned acceptance of intolerable circumstances, likely commenting on poor housing conditions or exploitative working arrangements faced by domestic servants or working-class San Franciscans of the era. The remainder of the page comprises advertisements and business notices typical of period magazines.