Calais, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This 1889 chromolithograph, part of the “Surf Beauties” series by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company, depicts a woman in a colorful bathing suit standing in the water near a wooden post at Calais, France. The card's bright colors, detailed rendering, and nostalgic charm exemplify the popular collecting trend of trade cards, especially those featuring glamorous women. The "Surf Beauties" series, issued as advertisements for Kinney Brothers' tobacco products, offered a glimpse into the world of leisure and fashion at the turn of the 20th century.