The Wasp — February 7, 1880 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily text rather than cartoons—it's a serialized article titled "Phases of History Not Generally Given in Detail," written by Salmi Morse for The Wasp magazine. The content discusses 19th-century New York history, describing neighborhoods, buildings, and notable figures like Jenny Lind (the Swedish singer). It includes social commentary about boarding houses, tenements, and working-class life. The right column contains a separate piece titled "In Sane in Sight," reporting on the Napa Asylum, with discussion of mental health issues and unmarried widows. This appears to be historical narrative and social commentary rather than satirical cartooning—typical of Wasp's mix of illustrated journalism and opinion content.