A Glimpse into the Past
Victorian Calling Cards
During the Victorian era, calling cards were used to communicate with friends and acquaintances. When a person "called" upon another's home, he or she would leave their card at the front door or parlor in a "card receiver," even when the host or hostess was home.
The calling cards on this page were found in the
Petersen Collection. Some of the cards belonged to my ancestors and others
are from unknown individuals. In any event, there may be a name here that
someone will recognize.
