The Wasp — January 10, 1880 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* presents portrait engravings of four San Francisco officials: - **Thomas Desmond**, Sheriff - **Wm. Patterson**, Superintendent of Streets - **John P. Dunn**, Auditor - **A. A. Lindsley**, City and County Surveyor The page appears to be a straightforward civic documentation rather than satirical commentary. All four men are depicted in formal attire with period facial hair (1880s-1890s style), presented as respectable municipal administrators. Without accompanying text or caricature distortion, the satire—if present—is unclear from the image alone. *The Wasp* was known for biting political humor, but this particular page seems to function as official portraiture of city government officials, possibly for informational or archival purposes.