The Wasp, 1879-09-20 · page 14 of 18
The Wasp — September 20, 1879 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising content** rather than satirical cartoons. It contains numerous commercial advertisements for San Francisco businesses, including breweries (Hibernia Brewery, Chicago Brewery, Philadelphia Brewery), a photo gallery, photographers, a saw manufacturer, and various services. The only illustration appears to be a **portrait of a woman wearing an ornate headdress** (labeled "Opera Pearls" and "Mascara Glassware"), which accompanies advertisements for spectacles and optical goods—likely a decorative element rather than political satire. The page reflects late 19th-century San Francisco commerce and contains no discernible political cartoons or satirical commentary visible in either text or imagery.