Scarborough, England, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889
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"Scarborough, England, from the Surf Beauties series" is a chromolithograph trading card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's 1889 series. The card depicts a woman in a bathing suit lying on a sandy beach, while a child stands in the water with a net. The image is a vibrant depiction of Victorian-era beach culture in Scarborough, England, a popular seaside resort. The chromolithograph printing process allows for a rich and colorful portrayal of the scene. The card is a fascinating glimpse into the past and the evolving leisure activities of the time.
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