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

This chromolithograph, "Mt. St. Michel, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232)," was created in 1889 by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company as part of their trade card series. The image depicts a woman in a striped swimsuit, sitting on a rock by the sea, with a seaside town and a cloudy sky in the background. The lithograph's vibrant colors and detailed depiction of the woman's clothing and accessories reflect the growing popularity of seaside leisure and fashionable swimwear in the late 19th century. These cards, often collected and traded, showcase the company's brand and offer a glimpse into the aesthetic and cultural trends of the time. The artwork is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.