The Wasp — 1877 — page 120: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title page for *The Wasp*, a San Francisco satirical magazine published weekly at 10 cents. The main cartoon shows a man with long hair greeting visitors to San Francisco. The caption reads "Beckers Visit San Francisco" with text indicating "Fort, for I am coming." The figure on the right appears to be a caricature of a specific person—likely a notable or controversial visitor to the city. The women and children depicted suggest commentary on his entourage or social circle. The exaggerated features and the "Fort" reference suggest political or social satire regarding this visitor's arrival or anticipated visit, though the specific identity and context remain unclear without additional historical documentation about who "Becker" was in 1877.