The Wasp — 1879 — page 151: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising content** rather than political satire or editorial cartoon. It's page 158 from *The Illustrated Wasp*, a San Francisco publication, and consists almost entirely of commercial advertisements. The notable visual content includes: 1. **A small illustration** showing before/after scenes of someone being treated for "Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing [nails]" by chiropodists Frena & Gerard 2. **Technical drawings** of "The Ball Patent Valve Engine" 3. **The Lemons Shirt Factory advertisement** with a decorative emblem The advertisements cover tailoring services (Nicoll the Tailor), theatrical photography, engines, musical boxes, and medical services—typical late-19th century San Francisco commerce. No political satire or recognizable public figures appear on this page.