The Wasp — 1879 — page 122: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a cover page featuring a portrait labeled "GENERAL ULYSSES S. GRANT." The image shows a bearded man in formal attire (jacket, bow tie, vest). The Wasp was San Francisco's satirical weekly magazine (price 10 cents). This particular issue appears to be primarily a portrait cover rather than containing visible cartoon satire on this page itself. Given the 1879 date, this likely relates to Grant's post-presidency activities or a contemporary news event involving him, though the specific satirical angle isn't evident from the image alone. The portrait's inclusion on the Wasp's cover suggests Grant was a subject of public interest or mockery during this period, but without additional context or visible captions, the precise satirical point remains unclear.