The Wasp — June 5, 1880 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

I can see this is a test or calibration page rather than editorial content from The Wasp magazine. The image shows a grayscale reference chart on a black background with a ruler/scale marked from approximately 6-11 inches, alongside what appears to be a tone scale or color reference grid on the left side (showing various shades from dark to light). This type of page was commonly included in printed materials for photographic reproduction purposes—to help ensure accurate tonal values and color balance during printing processes. It's not a cartoon or satirical content, but rather a technical/production element used in magazine publishing to maintain print quality standards.