Narragansett, Rhode Island, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

This chromolithograph, "Narragansett, Rhode Island", was part of the "Surf Beauties" series issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889. The image, which depicts a woman in a striped bathing suit on the beach, is a prime example of the popular Victorian-era genre of trade cards, which were often used to advertise products. While the piece is an advertisement, it also serves as a snapshot of fashion and leisure activities during that time period. The artist's attention to detail, from the woman's pose and clothing to the beach setting and the distant pier, brings the scene to life for the viewer. "Narragansett" can be found today in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.