Swimming, from the Games and Sports series (N165) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1889

This chromolithograph, part of the "Games and Sports" series for Old Judge Cigarettes, was created by Goodwin & Company in 1889. The artwork depicts a woman in a swimming costume enjoying the water with three other figures, one of whom is also in a swimsuit. The scene is set against a backdrop of lush greenery, creating a sense of leisure and recreation. This image was likely used as a collectible trading card for the Old Judge Cigarettes brand, and it provides a glimpse into the popular pastimes of the late 19th century. "Swimming" is a prime example of chromolithography, a printing technique using multiple lithographic stones to produce intricate color images.