The Wasp — 1878 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical illustration appears to depict a stagecoach scene with anthropomorphic animals—likely rats or similar creatures—representing political or social figures. The "Cliff House Stage Co." stagecoach is prominently labeled, suggesting a San Francisco Bay Area reference (Cliff House was a famous tourist destination). The cartoon seems to mock transportation, possibly commenting on the management or conditions of local stage lines. The animals' exaggerated expressions and the chaotic composition suggest incompetence or corruption among those running the service. Without clearer OCR text or additional context from *The Wasp's* publication date, I cannot definitively identify which specific political figures or companies are being satirized, though the targeting of a commercial transportation operation is clear.