Visiting Card specimen book, [circa 1890s]

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

This visiting card specimen book contains 48 printer's sample cards pasted into the volume, including "hidden name" examples with movable die-cut flaps and other devices.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Bossio, March 2024

Background

Scope and Content:

This visiting card specimen book contains 48 printer's sample cards pasted into the volume, including "hidden name" examples with movable die-cut flaps and other devices. Predominant visual themes are flowers, birds, hands, children, and cherubs. Others include a dog holding a guitar, a quill pen, a G.A.R card, and an "Imp Card" showing a devil holding a sign to read "I AM ___ WHO THE [DEVIL] ARE YOU."

A "Gold Escort" card has the text "I beg the blissful felicity of being honored with your gracious condescension to the extent of allowing your humble servant to escort you to your leafy bower this balmy eve. Say yes, fair lady!"

Biographical / Historical:

No historical or biographical information is available for this finding aid.

Acquisition Information:

2024. M-8044.1 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Visiting cards.
Birds.
Cherubs.
Children.
Dogs.
Flowers.
Guitars.
Hands.
Imps.
Quills.

Formats:

Sample books.
Specimens.
Visiting cards.