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

"Fire Island" is a chromolithograph from the "Fancy Bathers" series produced by William S. Kimball & Company in 1889. This collectible card depicts a woman in a striped bathing suit standing on a wooden structure by the beach. It is part of a series of cards that showcase the popular bathing fashion of the late 19th century. The card is a fine example of the chromolithographic printing process, which allowed for vibrant colors and intricate details in the illustration. The series was likely marketed to collectors or as promotional material for the company.