The Wasp — January 1880 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Analysis of This Page from The Wasp This page contains theatrical reviews rather than political cartoons. The small illustration at the top ("Drama") shows a woman in classical dress, accompanying reviews of San Francisco stage productions. The text critiques various performances and establishments: it praises Madame Davene's trapeze work at one venue, comments on the Colville troupe's departure, reviews the resort "Tivoli," discusses the "Vienna Ladies" establishment, and critiques "The Passion" production at Obammergau in Germany. There's also commentary on Charles Goodwin's management of the Baldwin theater, and brief notes on various performers like Rosie Philips and the Lorelles acrobats. The page functions as entertainment journalism with mild satire of theatrical management and performer abilities rather than political commentary.