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

This chromolithograph, part of the "Surf Beauties" series, depicts a woman in a bathing suit on the beach in St. Malo, France. The Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company produced these collectible cards in 1889 to promote their product. "St. Malo, France" is one of 50 cards in the series, each featuring a different seaside location and beautiful woman in a swimsuit. The card's colorful and detailed artwork showcases the fashion trends and popular tourist destinations of the late 19th century. The woman's pose and clothing, along with the beach setting, were a common theme in advertising of the era. This card is an example of a "trade card," which was a popular marketing technique at the time.