Calling Card Collection

Visiting Card Tray, c. 1939. Creator: Helen Hobart
Visiting Card Tray, c. 1939

Visiting Card Tray, c. 1940. Creator: Helen Hobart
Visiting Card Tray, c. 1940

Card Tray, c. 1940. Creator: Robert W. R. Taylor
Card Tray, c. 1940

Visiting Card Tray, c. 1941. Creator: Mildred Ford
Visiting Card Tray, c. 1941

Portrait of Raden Saleh and his Calling Card, c. 1850-70 (b / w photo and engraving)
619900 Portrait of Raden Saleh and his Calling Card, c.1850-70 (b/w photo and engraving) by Indonesian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Otto Von Bismarck (1815-98) 1860s (b / w photo)
CHT218656 Otto Von Bismarck (1815-98) 1860s (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Calling card of Raden Saleh Danoedirdgio, c. 1850-80 (engraving)
498540 Calling card of Raden Saleh Danoedirdgio, c.1850-80 (engraving) by Indonesian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Raden Saleh Sjarif Boestaman of Java (c.1807-80)

The Expected Lover - Will they Give their Consent? (oil on panel)
BON105592 The Expected Lover - Will they Give their Consent? (oil on panel) by Smith, George (1829-1901); 61x73.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Poor Artists Cupboard, c. 1815. Creator: Charles Bird King
Poor Artists Cupboard, c. 1815

George Cumberlands Message Card, 1827. Creator: William Blake
George Cumberlands Message Card, 1827

[Photographic Advertisement], 1860s. Creator: Emile Gsell
[Photographic Advertisement], 1860s

The School House, Little Bedwyn, 1980s. Creator: Shirley Markham
The School House, Little Bedwyn, 1980s. Design for a visiting card - the artists home in Wiltshire, 1980s-1990s. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Footman, 1888. Footman presenting a card that a caller has left for the lady of the house. (London, 1888)

Drawings Prints, Print, calling card, Paul Cezanne, card envelope, Artist, before 1896
Drawings and Prints, Print, calling card, Paul Cezanne, calling card envelope, Artist, Anonymous, before 1896, 1845, 1896

Trade Card for Peter De la Fontaine, Goldsmith, c. 1790s (engraving)
XJF441255 Trade Card for Peter De la Fontaine, Goldsmith, c.1790s (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter De la Fontaine, Goldsmith)

Name Card of Mattheus Ignatius van Bree, Mattheus Ignatius van Bree, c. 1788 - c. 1839

Calling cards and invitations to John Adams and John Quincy Adams from France, England, and Russia, 1785-1816
CALLING CARDS, 1785-1816. Calling cards and invitations to John Adams and John Quincy Adams from France, England, and Russia, 1785-1816

SIR JOHN SINCLAIR (1754-1835). Scottish agricultural economist and statistician. Calling card of Sinclair presented to Thomas Jefferson, c1785

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"Unveiling the Art of Connection: Exploring the Fascinating World of Calling Cards" Step back in time and discover the intricate beauty of calling cards through a captivating collection. Delve into history with Card Tray, c. 1940, crafted by Robert W. R. Taylor, showcasing an elegant receptacle for these small tokens of social interaction. Mildred Ford's Visiting Card Tray, c. 1941, adds a touch of sophistication to this timeless tradition. Travel further back as we encounter Portrait of Raden Saleh and his Calling Card from the mid-19th century; a black and white photograph capturing both the man behind the card and its exquisite engraving. Otto Von Bismarck's monochrome portrait from the 1860s reveals how even influential figures utilized these cards as symbols of status. Witness Raden Saleh Danoedirdgio's own calling card from around 1850-80; an engraved masterpiece that reflects his artistic prowess beyond canvas boundaries. The Expected Lover - Will they Give their Consent? painting on panel evokes emotions tied to delivering such intimate messages through these cherished cards. Journey into Charles Bird King's Poor Artists Cupboard from 1815, where meager resources were transformed into creative calling card displays amidst financial struggles. George Cumberland's Message Card by William Blake in 1827 showcases how artistry intertwined with communication during this era. Embrace technological advancements with Emile Gsell's Photographic Advertisement from the 1860s; witness photography merging seamlessly with advertising techniques to promote personalized calling cards for all occasions. Shirley Markham takes us to The School House in Little Bedwyn during the vibrant 1980s when traditional calling cards began fading away but still held sentimental value among close-knit communities. Marvel at Footman’s refined attire in an enchanting photograph captured in 1888 – even those serving society carried their own distinct calling cards.