The Wasp — 1879 — page 449: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based editorial and review content**, not a political cartoon. It contains two main articles: 1. **"Music and Drama"** - A theatrical review discussing a production at the Bush Theatre, praising performer Clara Morris and composer Ketten, while critiquing the work of another composer (Mr. Voegtich). The piece humorously suggests theatrical mishaps could result from poor artistic collaboration. 2. **"Les Affaires Font Les Hommes"** - A brief story about a Jewish trader in Corsica who rises from poverty to respectability through business success and legal practice, eventually gaining social standing despite humble origins. Neither section contains visible political cartoons or caricatures. The satire is **literary rather than visual**, employing wit about theater and social mobility rather than pictorial commentary on current events or public figures.