I've got a little collection of Victorian calling cards going and I had to share some of my favorites with you. Can't you just picture these inside a case like this one? These cards are especially endearing because the image on the front lifts up on a little flap to reveal the name underneath! Here are the names that you can't see. The names are the best part for me:
Asa G. Botdorf, Mary Geist, Dora P. Palnad, Hattie B. Humphry, James E. Steele, Desbro Stentz, Lossie Stentz, Leolia Coats, Clord R. Rhamey, Bertha Hastings, Mollie C. Quirkle,
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BEAUTIFUL. i have a few of these myself and love to look at them and imagine someone leaving them on a little dish, so amazing to think of, no one ever drops by these days (well, and who schedules times to receive ?) so much sweeter than voicemail...
janine
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Don't you just love the etiquette of times past? I watch movies like "The Age of Innocence" and am amazed by all of the social rules and requirements...bouquets all mean something different, times of day, gloves etc. I think the calling cards are one of the loveliest of these old traditions! Great collection!
I love calling cards. Would you believe that my brothers and I made some when were little? Yep. We left them at each others doors. Anyway, these cards remind me of some of the old cards I have.
Hattie B. Humphry! Oh my - these are wonderful.
What a beautiful collection! And the names are priceless. They sound like they're right out of an English novel. My favorites are Desbro Stentz and Mollie C. Quirkle. :)
Wow. These are amazingly beautiful. Love them all! Fabulous to find you. :)
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