The Wasp — 1880 — page 231: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts what appears to be a procession or gathering of figures in formal attire, oriented vertically on the page. The text references "A Smash in Primary Election in San Francisco" and "The Battles of Maywood Suffrage." The cartoon seems to mock a political movement or election event, though the specific identities of the caricatured figures are unclear from the image alone. The vertical arrangement of figures suggests a satirical "hierarchy" or "pecking order" commentary on local San Francisco politics. The reference to "suffrage" indicates this relates to voting rights debates, likely from the early 20th century when women's suffrage was contentious in California. The overall tone appears derisive toward the political figures or movement depicted, typical of *The Wasp*'s irreverent approach to local politics.