Beatrix Potter is known for her famous books, but it all started with picture letters. One such letter she wrote to a sick child named Noel Moore in 1893 featured a character named Peter Rabbit. "Much ...
Mrs Rabbit pouring out the tea for Peter while her children look on, 1902-1907. Linder Bequest. Museum no.BP.468. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London/courtesy of ...
She created one of the world’s best-known characters for children, and fought to have the book published, but she never sought celebrity status. Beatrix Potter around 1900 outside her home. Though The ...