The Wasp — 1878 — page 248: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a title/cover page rather than a satirical cartoon. It features an allegorical female figure representing "Autumn," adorned with grape vines and a wreath, holding a wine goblet. She's surrounded by seasonal imagery: harvest fruits, vegetables, grape bunches, and what appears to be agricultural/winemaking equipment (a press or similar device) in the upper right. The design celebrates California's agricultural abundance and wine production during the fall harvest season. Published in San Francisco on November 16, 1878, at 10 cents, this cover likely promoted local agricultural prosperity—a significant theme for a California publication of that era. The ornate engraving style and allegorical approach were typical of 19th-century periodical design.