Manhattan Beach, from the Fancy Bathers series (N187) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889

"Manhattan Beach" is a chromolithograph trading card from the "Fancy Bathers" series issued by William S. Kimball & Co. in 1889. It features a woman in a bathing suit on a beach, holding a piece of fabric in her hands. The colorful and detailed illustration captures the fashion and leisure activities of the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the time. This card is a prime example of the popular collecting craze of the late 19th century. The card is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.