The Wasp — 1878 — page 212: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements** rather than political satire. The content includes: - **Nicoll, The Tailor** (New York branch): advertising made-to-order clothing at competitive prices - **P. Kelly, Prize Boot Maker**: featuring a technical drawing of a patented boot design emphasizing durability - **D. Canty & Co.**: candy manufacturer - **Albany Lubricating Compound and Cylinder Oil**: industrial lubricants - **Hibernia Savings and Loan Society**: financial services - **The Wasp itself**: subscription promotion for the magazine The only illustration with potential satirical content is the **boot/shoe patent drawing**, which emphasizes engineering innovation—typical of how 19th-century manufacturers highlighted technical superiority to consumers. No identifiable political figures or social commentary appear on this page.