I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next question is ‘Who in the world am I?’ Ah, that’s the great puzzle! *
The wonderland in this decoupage-filled window is dominated by a disconcerting grin and a Cheshire cat. Every inch is covered with flowers, trees, animals and Victorian paraphernalia. Most of the digital canvas print cut-outs flap in competition for surface space. Another view of the Caroll Christmas windows at Bergdorf Goodman.
Well! I’ve often seen a cat without a grin; but a grin without a cat! It’s the most curious thing I ever say in my life! ≡
* Spoken by Alice; Lewis Caroll ‘Alice in Wonderland’ [D. Appleton. New York 1866].
≡ ibid.