The Wasp — 1894 — page 255: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **theatrical advertisement and review** rather than political satire. It discusses San Francisco opera and theater productions, specifically: - **"Through the Opera Glass"**: Reviews of current shows at the Grand Opera House, including *The Planter's Wife* and *In Old Kentucky* - **Thomas C. Leary as Lambro in "Don Juan"**: A theatrical performance review - **Perris Hartman as Muley in "Don Juan"**: Another cast member featured The large cartoon captioned "NOT IN 'OLD KENTUCKY'" appears to be **satirical commentary on theatrical costume/behavior excess** — showing an overcrowded dressing room scene that wouldn't occur in the more realistic play *In Old Kentucky*. The sketch mocks the chaotic, exaggerated nature of other theatrical productions by contrast. The content targets **theatrical pretension and artifice** rather than political issues.