A young boy stands ready, snowball in hand, poised between laughter and retreat. His stance is alert and mischievous, suggesting the rhythm of a game already well underway. The moment feels fleeting—captured just before motion breaks the stillness again.
Surrounding him are softly layered Victorian winter scenes: barns tucked into snowbanks, horses moving briskly through frozen fields, and village life continuing despite the cold. The ornament’s silvery edging and gently ringing bell add lightness without sentimentality, reinforcing the sense of movement and sound in a winter afternoon.
Together, this pair reflects childhood as it once appeared in Victorian holiday imagery—unposed, energetic, and rooted in everyday winter life rather than ornamented myth.
Use
A companion ornament designed to hang alongside its matching piece or as part of a Victorian winter narrative grouping.
Materials
Repurposed Victorian Post Cards, layered vintage paper ephemera, cardstock, silver tinsel trim, metal bell, wire hanger, hand-applied finishes.
Snowballs – A Victorian Winter's Day (Boy)
Approximately 9" x 5" x 3/4"
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