The Wasp — 1880 — page 99: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page primarily contains **theater reviews and social commentary** rather than political cartoons. The main illustrated articles discuss: 1. **"Ninon" at Baldwin's Theatre** — a play set during the French Revolution featuring bloodthirsty characters. The review criticizes the lead actress Miss Melville's portrayal as inconsistent, though praising other performers. 2. **Small illustrations** show theatrical scenes and a figure labeled "OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US" — appearing to be satirical self-commentary about the publication itself. 3. **Correspondence section** includes notes about American speech patterns and religious sermons, plus a anecdote about a Chatham Street businessman named Moses Levy. The page functions as **arts criticism and cultural commentary** rather than explicit political satire, typical of 19th-century American humor magazines.