The Wasp — 1878 — page 68: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire. The dominant content includes: - A large advertisement for **Nicoll, the Tailor** (New York branch), emphasizing speed ("Pants to Order in Six Hours") - **P. Kelly's Prize Boot Maker** advertisement featuring a technical diagram of a boot design - Multiple financial institution ads (French Savings and Loan Society, Hibernia Savings and Loan Society) - Product advertisements (Albany Lubricating Compound, Katzenstein's Metal Packing) - Subscription information for *The Illustrated Wasp* itself The only illustration that could be satirical is a small engraving accompanying Nicoll's tailor ad showing a well-dressed man, but it lacks obvious political content. The page demonstrates how 19th-century satirical magazines generated revenue through extensive advertising alongside editorial content.