The Wasp — 1880 — page 147: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theatre advertisements and reviews rather than political cartoons. The main illustrated advertisement shows "The Baldwin" theatre promoting a Monday revival of the "powerful play" *Forget-me-not*, with a cartoon-style drawing of performers in period costume. The accompanying text reviews current San Francisco theatrical productions, including *The Upper Circle* and mentions of *Carnival in Rome* and other performances. The page also includes poetry and miscellaneous commentary typical of *The Wasp*'s satirical content. The theatrical focus reflects late 19th-century San Francisco's active entertainment scene, with advertisements targeting middle-class audiences seeking respectable dramatic productions.