Boy and girl skating on a Christmas card
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Boy and girl skating on a Christmas card
Boy and girl skating on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14245518
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Careful Cold Hands Helping Muff Skate Skates Skating
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into a bygone era with this enchanting late Victorian Christmas card image of a little boy and girl skating on a frozen pond, surrounded by a winter wonderland of snow and ice. Dressed in their warmest attire, the children wear fur-trimmed coats, hats, and muffs to shield them from the cold weather. The boy carefully helps the girl as she places one foot on her skate, his hand gently holding hers for support. The tender moment of sibling companionship is captured in this historical photograph, transporting us back to the 1890s. The scene is set against a backdrop of bare trees, their branches reaching towards the winter sky, and a picturesque village in the distance. The children's skates glint in the sunlight, adding a touch of sparkle to the otherwise monochrome scene. The intricate details of their clothing and the textured ice make this a truly captivating piece of history. This image is a beautiful reminder of the simple joys of childhood, and the magic of the winter season. It invites us to pause and appreciate the beauty of the past, as we cherish the traditions and memories that connect us to generations gone by.
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