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Winter Activities in New York – Victorian Style

on December 27, 2010 – 3:26 am

Ice SkatingHow did the Victorians amuse themselves during a cold New York winter? In the 19th century, people looking for fun did many of the same outdoor activities as we do today… skating, tobogganing, snowball fights, ice yachting and more. For toboggan parties, ladies would be warmly and snugly dressed. These winter sports and enjoyments forbade any frills, and the female dress was reduced to masculine simplicity. After the toboggan was over, the group was asked in to supper, and a hot and grateful cup of bouillon, some oysters, and a dish of terrapin, with punch and champagne, and always a cup of Russian tea was offered. More info on ice skating, curling, ice yachting, and more!

Victorian Christmas

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