Two boys snowballing on a Christmas card
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Two boys snowballing on a Christmas card
Two boys snowballing on a Christmas card, when they should be making deliveries. Date: circa 1890s
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© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Butcher Caps Cold Deliveries Discarded Dropped Enjoyment Fallen Geese Goose Joint Meat Neglect Policeman Policemen Poulterer Poultry Scarf Scarves Snowball Snowballing Snowballs Tray Delivery Neglecting
EDITORS COMMENTS
Two Boys Snowballing on a Wintery Christmas Card: A Delightful Deviation from Deliveries (circa 1890s) In this charming and playful turn of events, two boys, bundled up against the cold winter weather in thick coats, caps, and scarves, take a brief respite from their holiday delivery duties to engage in a friendly snowball fight. The scene, depicted on an antique Christmas card from the late Victorian era, captures the spirit of fun and enjoyment amidst the frosty, snow-covered streets. The boys, with rosy cheeks and mischievous grins, hurl snowballs at each other, oblivious to the fallen goose or geese, discarded meats, joints, trays, and baskets that lie abandoned nearby. A policeman, clad in a heavy coat and cap, watches the scene with a bemused expression, perhaps considering the boys' neglect of their duties, or perhaps simply enjoying the sight of childhood joy unfolding before him. The history of this image transports us back to a time when the simple pleasures of snowballing and the camaraderie of childhood friends could momentarily overshadow the demands of work and the harsh realities of the winter season. This delightful moment, captured on a Christmas card, serves as a reminder of the enduring power of play and the importance of finding joy in unexpected places.
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