The Wasp — 1881 — page 259: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains miscellaneous satirical content rather than a single political cartoon. It includes: **"One That's Dead"** — A poem about rest and tranquility. **"Curios"** — A satirical essay mocking silhouettes as outdated fashion, criticizing their adoption by supposedly sophisticated society. The text suggests silhouettes were a cheap, economical portrait alternative that became ironically fashionable among the wealthy. **"Apocryphal Anecdotes"** — Humorous short anecdotes, including one about duck hunting and another about dental work. The page also contains several brief witty exchanges and commentary on contemporary topics like Wall Street speculation and social pretension, typical of The Wasp's satirical approach to American life and manners.