The winter months, in particular, were of interest to Elliot, who recorded the various sleighs and the winter dress of Montréalers, and painted charming watercolours of skating carnivals and of children sledding on city streets.
Elliot was particularly drawn to the winter season, capturing the diverse range of sleds and winter clothing worn by Montrealers, as well as the vibrant scenes of ice skating events and children sliding down city streets on sleds.