The Wasp — 1879 — page 718: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a title page for a supplement to *The Wasp*, a satirical publication. It features a formal engraved portrait of James A. Garfield of Ohio, identified as the "Republican Nominee for President." The page itself contains no visible cartoon or satire—it's a straightforward introductory page presenting Garfield's image and credentials. The satirical content would appear in the following pages of this supplement. For modern context: Garfield was the Republican presidential nominee in 1880. *The Wasp* was a San Francisco-based humor magazine known for political satire. This supplement likely contained cartoons mocking Garfield or Republican politics, though the actual satirical content isn't visible on this title page.