Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Anthropomorphic Rabbit & Chicks

Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Anthropomorphic Rabbit & Chicks

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OccasionEaster
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsturquoise, yellow, red, pink, green
Vibesanthropomorphic, kitschy

Text on Card

Easter Greetings.

Description

Soft pastels wash over this charming Victorian Easter greeting card, where a whimsical anthropomorphic rabbit dressed in formal attire—complete with a top hat and vibrant red coat—pulls an ornate carriage containing two cheerful yellow chicks. Blooming spring flowers in soft blues and reds surround the scene, while delicate floral arrangements create a festive yet gentle atmosphere perfect for Easter celebrations. The scene exemplifies the playful, imaginative style of late-19th-century greeting card design, where anthropomorphized animals were popular motifs. The impossible scenario of a rabbit transporting Easter chicks adds whimsy and charm to this joyful composition.

Subjects

rabbit, chicks, carriage, flowers, spring, top hat, walking stick

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithographic print with embossed details on aged cream cardstock

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