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Toboggan slide in a park in Montreal, Canada, 1880s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5879705
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1880s Canada Canadian Child Children Cold Couple Courtship Family Female French Canada French Canadian Girl Male Montreal Quebec Recreation Romance Sled Snow Sport Sports Victorian Winter Woman Women Young Woman Coasting Date Sledding Toboggan
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This hand-colored woodcut print takes us back to the enchanting winter wonderland of Montreal, Canada in the 1880s. The image showcases a toboggan slide nestled within a picturesque park, where families and couples gather to embrace the joys of this traditional Canadian pastime. In the foreground, we see a young girl eagerly preparing for an exhilarating sled ride down the snowy slope. Her eyes sparkle with excitement as she clutches onto her toboggan, ready to embark on an adventure filled with laughter and thrills. Beside her stands a loving couple, their faces beaming with affectionate smiles that warm even the coldest of days. The scene exudes Victorian charm and courtship as women don elegant coats and bonnets while engaging in playful banter with their suitors. Children frolic nearby, their rosy cheeks contrasting against the pristine white snowflakes gently falling from above. This artwork encapsulates not only a moment frozen in time but also reflects upon Quebec's rich history and French Canadian culture prevalent during this era. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when joy was found in simple pleasures like sledding down icy slopes amidst breathtaking landscapes. As we gaze upon this vintage masterpiece, it transports us into an era long gone yet forever cherished – evoking feelings of warmth, nostalgia, and appreciation for our shared heritage.
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