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Business Cards History (3)
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History
of the business card - page 3 |
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III. Business Cards, 19th century (Europe)
As an adoption from French
court etiquette, visiting cards came to America and Europe.
They included refined engraved ornaments and fantastic coat
of arms. Visiting cards, or calling cards, were an essential
accessory to any 19th century middle class lady or gentleman. |
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Business Cards,
19th century
(USA)
In the United States there was a rigid distinction between
business and visiting cards.
The visiting cards served as
tangible evidence of meeting social obligations, as well
as a streamlined letter of introduction. The stack of cards
in the card tray in the hall was a handy catalog of exactly
who had called and whose calls might need to be returned.
They did smack of affectation however, and were not generally
used among country folk or working class Americans. |
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cards on the other hand, were widespread among men and women,
of all classes with a business to promote. It was considered
to be in very poor taste to use a business card when making
a social call. A business card, left with the servants, could
imply that you had called to collect a bill. |
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