Sweet thoughts fly swiftlier than the drifting snow – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Step back in time with Sweet thoughts fly swiftlier than the drifting snow, a historic image rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Sweet thoughts fly swiftlier than the drifting snow
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The title reads like a line of verse, with its archaic comparative "swiftlier" set against the image of drifting snow, so the picture is likely meant to be read as much as seen. Images that pair a winged figure with a wintry scene were common in the late 1800s, when illustrated cards, gift books and annuals often combined sentimental verse with angels, fairies and seasonal motifs. Such pictures were made to be kept, shared and given as tokens of affection, and their soft tones and gentle figures reflect the sentimental taste of the period. The specific maker and original setting are not recorded here, but the blend of poetry and winter fancy is typical of that tradition.
| Original scan | 615 × 959 px |
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| Reference | Fairies & Elves (46) |
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