Card, Calling - Mrs. Orlin Chamberlain Reeves

 
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Calling Card for Mrs. Orlin Chamberlain Reeves
Card, Calling - Mrs. Orlin Chamberlain Reeves
Calling Card for Mrs. Orlin Chamberlain Reeves
Calling Card for Mrs. Orlin Chamberlain Reeves

Card, Calling - Mrs. Orlin Chamberlain Reeves

Object number1984.037.08
DateUnknown Date
Mediumpaper and ink
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 x 3 7/8 in. (6 x 9.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Card, calling
  • Card, calling
DescriptionBlack bordered card with name Mrs. Orlin Chamberlain Reeves.
At bottom left: "Wednesday".
The black band around the card signifies a person in mourning.

Calling cards were used socially to signifiy a visit made to a person's home. They were generally left when the home owner was absent.

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Not on view