The Wasp — 1879 — page 217: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising**, not political satire. It's page 222 from *The Illustrated Wasp*, a San Francisco publication. The ads showcase late 19th/early 20th-century commerce: Nicoll the Tailor dominates with large advertisements emphasizing "electric light" displays and ready-made clothing (pants from $5, suits from $20). Other businesses advertised include photography galleries, a patent valve engine, music boxes, and shirt factories. There is one small medical illustration showing "Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing" treatments by Feisel & Gerard. The page reflects San Francisco's commercial life during this era—tailoring, manufacturing, and novelty goods were prominent businesses. No political cartoons or satirical commentary appear on this particular page.