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

This chromolithograph from the "Surf Beauties" series, printed by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889, depicts a woman in a bathing suit and a small dog walking along a beach boardwalk. This colorful and highly detailed image is a captivating example of the chromolithographic printing that was common in the late 19th century, and it represents the changing fashion trends of the era. The card is a beautiful example of the "trade card" genre, a popular promotional tool used in the late 1800s to advertise various products, in this case, tobacco. The card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.