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on her tenth birthday. As an adult, Potter assessed her as a "broad intelligent observer with a keen eye for the beautiful in Nature", commenting: "I consider that Mrs
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in London in 1857. In the same year, she was asked to contribute to the first exhibition of contemporary
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argues that Potter modelled Jemima Puddle-duck, at least in name if not ornithological behaviour, on Jemima
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It is quite likely that
Blackburn's work for "The Cat's Pilgrimage" (1870) and other works influenced Potter's 1894 illustrations for "Little Red Riding Hood". The botanist
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as well as fantasy scenes from children's fables. She achieved widespread recognition under the initials JB or her married name Mrs. Hugh
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estate in 1854. This home became the focus of visits from some of the most celebrated figures of the century, including the
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