The Wasp — 1894 — page 268: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a business directory and advertisement section from *The Wasp* magazine, not a political cartoon or satire piece. The main visual element is a central illustration labeled "THREE SHOWY COSTUMES," depicting two men in formal attire with a brief dialogue. The text identifies them as representatives of different "societies"—First Society Man, Second Society Man, and a Passenger/Conductor—exchanging observations about fashion and social pretension. The joke appears to satirize wealthy San Francisco society types and their obsession with appearances and conspicuous dress. The remainder of the page contains hotel, restaurant, and business advertisements for San Francisco and California establishments, making this primarily a commercial listing rather than satirical commentary.