The Wasp — May 15, 1880 — page 12: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# The Illustrated Wasp, Page 683 This page is primarily **text-based content** rather than political satire. It contains: 1. **"Answer to Correspondents"** section addressing two topics: - Kosher meat preparation and Jewish dietary law - Philadelphia Brewery sales figures 2. **A caricatured face illustration** labeled "OH! AH! MULLER" advertising C. Muller's optician business on Montgomery Street, San Francisco (established 1863). The exaggerated facial features appear designed to catch reader attention for commercial purposes. The page demonstrates how 19th-century satirical magazines mixed genuine advice columns, technical discussions, and advertising with humor. The Muller advertisement uses physical caricature as a marketing tactic typical of the era.