Rhode Island Gift Shop Commemorates Epic Blizzard of '26 with Retro T-Shirt Design

Frog & Toad in Providence creates limited-edition apparel celebrating historic snowfall.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Blizzard of '26 in Rhode Island surpassed the iconic Blizzard of '78, setting new records for snowfall. To commemorate the epic storm, the Providence gift shop Frog & Toad created a special t-shirt design inspired by the work of artist R. Crumb, featuring a person shoveling out from a massive snowbank. The shop's two in-house artists submitted designs, with the owner selecting the Crumb-inspired artwork that they screen printed in-house on a range of sizes.

Why it matters

The Blizzard of '26 was a historic weather event that will be remembered for generations in Rhode Island. By creating commemorative merchandise, Frog & Toad is helping to preserve the memory of this extreme snowstorm and the community's resilience in digging out. The t-shirt design also pays homage to the iconic 1970s artwork of R. Crumb, connecting the current storm to Rhode Island's cultural history.

The details

Frog & Toad, a Providence gift shop that has been in business for over 25 years, decided to create a special t-shirt to mark the Blizzard of '26. The shop's two staff artists, Michael Ezzell and Maret Bondorew, each submitted design proposals, but the owner, Asher Schofield, selected Maret's design which was inspired by the work of artist R. Crumb. The t-shirt features a person shoveling out from a massive snowbank, a nod to the over 37 inches of snow that fell during the storm. Frog & Toad screen printed the shirts in-house and currently have sizes ranging from extra small to 3XL available for purchase.

  • The Blizzard of '26 surpassed the iconic Blizzard of '78 in terms of snowfall.
  • Frog & Toad has been in business for over 25 years in Providence, Rhode Island.

The players

Frog & Toad

A Providence, Rhode Island gift shop that has been in business for over 25 years, known for its community-focused values and commitment to local artists.

Asher Schofield

The owner of Frog & Toad who selected the t-shirt design commemorating the Blizzard of '26.

Maret Bondorew

One of the two staff artists at Frog & Toad who designed the t-shirt inspired by the work of artist R. Crumb.

R. Crumb

An iconic American cartoonist whose "keep on trucking" artwork was associated with the Grateful Dead in the 1970s, providing inspiration for the Frog & Toad t-shirt design.

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What they’re saying

“We thought that made it very appropriate to use given the fact that the storm surpassed the Blizzard of 1978.”

— Asher Schofield, Shop owner (wbsm.com)

“We've gotten a huge response and have already sold a ton,”

— Asher Schofield, Shop owner (wbsm.com)

What’s next

Frog & Toad plans to continue selling the limited-edition Blizzard of '26 t-shirts as long as demand remains high.

The takeaway

By creating a commemorative t-shirt design that pays homage to Rhode Island's cultural history, Frog & Toad is helping to preserve the memory of the epic Blizzard of '26 and the community's resilience in the face of extreme weather.