The Wasp — 1880 — page 178: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features two items: a portrait and obituary of **Ole Bull**, a celebrated Norwegian violinist who died August 17 (year unclear from image). The text indicates he was born in Bergen, Norway in 1810 and achieved genuine popularity performing for American audiences. The right side shows the **Warner Observatory under construction in Rochester, N.Y.**, accompanied by text discussing American scientific advancement and astronomical discoveries. The article emphasizes America's growing capacity for scientific achievement, noting discoveries by American astronomers and recent advances in telescope technology. The page appears commemorative and informational rather than satirical—documenting a notable cultural figure's death while celebrating contemporary American scientific progress.