The Ladies in the Snow

Inspired by a found photo of two women playing in the snow. Part of the Imagined Archives series.

Years later, when they are still sister-friends who have known each other their whole lives and lived well into their 80s, maybe one of them will say:

“Remember that winter? Remember how we played in the snow and laughed until our sides hurt?”

And the other will nod, smile, and recall how the heavy winter snow couldn’t diminish the warmth of their joy.

Though I don't know who they are, I imagine these two as daughters of the Great Migration — women whose families moved North in search of new beginnings. Perhaps this was one of their first winters, or the first time they’d ever seen snow. A day that felt both cold and playful, unfamiliar but unforgettable.

May their joy remain alive, abundant, and contagious, warming us well into the future.

Disclaimer:
This image is part of the Toogood Stories: Imagined Archives project, which uses found and vintage photographs to honor the lives and imagined inner worlds of Black women. This photo was acquired from a public vintage source (e.g., flea market or online seller). The subjects are currently unknown.

We share this image for educational, artistic, and cultural storytelling purposes only — not for commercial resale. No claim of ownership is made.

If you recognize yourself or a loved one in this photo and would like to share more, offer corrections, or request removal, please contact us at kelly@toogoodstories.co.