Toddy Glass 1935 - 1942

Beverly Chichester, born in 1855, made this watercolor titled 'Toddy Glass.' Chichester was living and working in a time when women were making strides in the arts, yet still faced systemic barriers. We see in this painting a subtle, domestic subject rendered with precision. There is a quiet intimacy, a sense of everyday life carefully observed. Consider the historical context; what did it mean for a woman artist to focus on the home? Was it a limitation, or a means to explore and elevate the often-overlooked aspects of women’s lives? The toddy glass, a simple object, becomes a focal point, inviting us to consider the narratives held within ordinary things. It's not just about the glass itself, but perhaps about comfort, warmth, and the small rituals that shape our days.