Granville, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

"Granville," from the "Fancy Bathers" series, is a chromolithograph card from 1889. Part of a larger set of cards, the image depicts a woman dressed in a bathing suit, standing on a sandy beach. This image captures the Victorian era's interest in seaside leisure activities, particularly those favored by upper classes. The card, created by Wm. S. Kimball & Co., showcases the high quality of chromolithography, a printing technique popular for its vibrant colors. This artwork is a valuable artifact for studying fashion and social trends of the time, and is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.