What's It Wednesday #56
A
lover of all things Victorian, this post is inspired by those brief
but oh so memorable years of excess and social graces. Even a simple
visit was made an event. Thus, our first treasure, the calling card
receiver. The hall table would hold an item such as this. This one is
of the period, quite ornate and unusual in design.
I
purchased it from a darling little old lady many years ago. I just
love it! It was proper etiquette to present your “calling card”
to the doorman or butler who would present it to the Master or
Mistress by way of announcing you. If they were not home or not
receiving visitors, the card would be left with a message.
This
one is more modern, but the little hummingbird just won my heart.
This sterling necessaire is designed to hold cards,
mirror, powder and a few coins, all that was “necessary” for a
true lady as she made her visits.
This
colorful rhinestone one is from Czechoslovakia.
This
later case is made of mother of pearl.
The
cards themselves were works of art. It became common practice to save
the cards or display them in "scrap" books such as this. I found this one
and just fell in love with the gorgeous graphics. Imagine these were called "scraps"!
They
collected greeting cards and advertisements, as well. I'm so glad the
Victorians were such pack rats!
Sadly,
this is another of the social graces lost. Our cards are now business
or networking tools. But, I still like to display mine pretty...
and
dream of by gone days spent filling my dance card. Maybe we'll return
to this glorious time. We'll have to wait and see if “it's in the
cards”.
Hugs,
Patti
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