The Wasp — March 12, 1880 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

I can see this is a test page or calibration sheet from *The Wasp* magazine rather than an actual editorial cartoon or article. The image shows a color/tone reference chart - a grid of grayscale squares in varying shades from dark to light - positioned next to measurement rulers (both horizontal and vertical). This type of technical reference material was commonly included in periodicals to ensure accurate reproduction quality during the printing process. There is no political cartoon, satirical content, or identifiable figures visible on this page. It appears to be documentation material used for quality control in the magazine's production rather than editorial content intended for readers.