The Wasp — March 13, 1880 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This image shows a calibration chart or test pattern rather than a political cartoon. The page displays a grayscale checkerboard pattern (roughly 4x6 squares) arranged in varying tones from dark to light, along with a measurement ruler marked from 6-11 inches on the right side. There's also a horizontal measurement scale at the bottom showing increments from 6-10. This appears to be a **photographic reference chart** used in document reproduction and archival work—likely included as a quality-control standard when scanning or microfilming The Wasp magazine issues. It's not editorial content meant for readers, but rather a technical tool to ensure accurate image capture and tone reproduction during the digitization process.