Rockaway, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889
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"Rockaway," from the *Fancy Bathers* series, is a chromolithograph depicting a woman in a striped swimsuit, standing on a beach. Part of a set of 187 cards issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. in 1889, the print shows the woman wading in the water at Rockaway Beach in New York. The design highlights the fashion trends of the time, offering a glimpse into the evolution of swimwear. This particular card is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's extensive collection of American prints.
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