The Wasp — 1879 — page 475: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Illustrated Wasp* presents four portrait engravings of San Francisco officials. The subjects are identified as: - **James J. McDonnell** – School Director - **L. H. Van Schaick** – School Director - **E. N. Torrey** – Supervisor, 11th Ward - **Frank Eastman** – Supervisor, 6th Ward The page appears to be a straightforward illustrated directory or roster rather than satirical commentary. Without accompanying text, captions, or visual exaggeration typical of *Wasp* satire, the specific satirical intent—if any—is unclear. The formal presentation and titles suggest this documents local government officials, though *The Wasp's* satirical purpose may have been implicit to contemporary readers familiar with these figures' reputations or actions.