The Wasp — 1878 — page 160: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration appears to be a street scene map showing various locations and character types in San Francisco, labeled with street names (South St., North St., etc.). The cartoon uses exaggerated caricatures to depict different social types and professions—including what appear to be wealthy gentlemen in top hats, working-class figures, and various urban characters engaged in different activities. The text labels are partially legible but unclear in places. The overall composition seems to satirize San Francisco society and street life, using the map format to organize social commentary about different neighborhoods or classes. However, without clearer OCR or historical context identifying specific individuals being mocked, the precise targets of this satire remain uncertain. The style suggests late 19th-century urban social criticism.