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

This chromolithograph card, part of the "Surf Beauties" series issued by the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company in 1889, depicts a woman in a bathing suit lying on a beach in Boulogne, France. This card is one of a series of collectible cards produced by the Kinney Brothers to promote their tobacco products. The card features a colorful illustration, likely intended to appeal to a male audience, highlighting the fashionable attire and seaside leisure activities of the time. The image showcases the popularity of seaside tourism in late 19th-century Europe. The card is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York.