The Victorians more or less invented the custom of giving cards. Most Easter cards were sweet and pretty.

However, quite a few I have come across are either odd or downright creepy. Painting eyes was obviously a problem.


As was getting the proportions of children right.

Then there were the vicious animals.



But worst of all was this one. Why was the evil child painted with her hands IN the rabbit’s eyes?

I don’t want to leave you with a nasty taste in your mouth, so here is a nice one!
