The Wasp — 1894 — page 245: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The cartoon depicts three men in Western attire walking together. The caption "SEEKING BETTER COMPANY" and accompanying text suggest this is political satire about San Francisco society. The text explains that "Dionysus is a great place for sharks, professor" and references "GOOD Anchovies—Not any more; they have gone farther out into the bay." This appears to be satirizing wealthy or prominent San Franciscans (the "sharks") who frequent upscale establishments, with the visual joke suggesting they're actually moving away from the city's social scene. The humor likely targets local politics or society figures of the era, though the specific individuals aren't clearly identifiable in the image alone. The tone is mocking their pretensions and social-climbing behavior.