St. Clement, Channel Islands, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889

"St. Clement, Channel Islands, from the Surf Beauties series (N232)" is a chromolithograph trading card from the Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company's 1889 "Surf Beauties" series. The card depicts a woman in a striped bathing suit, climbing a ladder out of the water. This card, part of a larger set depicting women in various bathing costumes, reflects the growing popularity of seaside vacations and the changing social attitudes towards women's clothing in the late 19th century. The use of chromolithography, a printing technique that allowed for vibrant colors, further enhances the visual appeal of this small but engaging piece of social history.