If you haven't caught the news recently, New England has been hit with a classic Nor'Easter, and the Regency ball this evening has been rescheduled. Instead of furiously finishing my new ballgown and zipping off for adventures, I'll be adventuring in the kitchen with a new cupcake recipe.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has started a
Pinterest page of snow-related art in the collection, and I was feeling particularly inspired by a couple of their posts.
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| Park Street, Boston, about 1908. Arthur Clifton Goodwin |
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| Snow Scene, about 1889. Theodore M. Wendel |
Aren't those fabulous?
The MFA's new American Wing has a room devoted to Boston impressionists, and there's a snow scene from that collection that is one of my favorite paintings on display. It's a beautiful image, it's Boston, and look at all the fabulous winter clothes!
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| Boston Common at Twilight, 1885-6. Childe Hassam |
While I won't be wearing anything this fantastic today, here are some fabulous winter pieces for the next storm.
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| Ermine accessories, 1890s (MET) |
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| silk velvet and ermine embroidered ladies' shoes, 1840s (MFA) |
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| fur-trimmed jacket by Pingat, 1885 (V&A) |
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| Overboots, 1870s (MET) |
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| fur and silk bonnet, 1870 (MET) |
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| Striped Spencer, 1805 |
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| Evening coat by Worth, 1894 (MET) |
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| Evening coat by Worth, 1912 (Charleston Museum) |
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| Winter boots belonging to Empress Eugenie, 1862 (Bowes Museum) |
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| red silk quilted skating ensemble, 1860s |
Off to play in the snow!
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