
Alert Rabbit - Get Well Greeting Card
INSIDE GREETING: I hear you are out of the race for a little while. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.A perky rabbit delivers a get-well-soon message! This dynamic image was created by John Hassall in 1899 to promote a performance of George Arliss's play Wild Rabbit. The play was staged at the Criterion Theatre in London, which has operated since 1874 and continues to operate today. Just like the theater, this charming bunny rabbit lives on! See our entire Get Well Card Collection!John Hassall (1868–1948) was a renowned English illustrator born in Kent and celebrated for his iconic advertisements and poster designs. After emigrating to Manitoba, Canada, and returning to London to pursue his passion for art, he honed his craft under the tutelage of prominent artists in Antwerp and Paris. Joining David Allen & Sons in 1895, he embarked on a prolific advertising career spanning five decades, leaving an indelible mark with notable projects like the timeless "Skegness Is so Bracing" pos