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Living in a city that never sleeps, I am always encountering new people who I would like to keep in contact with. But looking for paper and pen in my handbag requires a search team. Even trying to enter the information into a cell phone on the fly can often be pretty clumsy.

While trying to think up a plausible premise in my needing a business card. I came across a website about Victorian Etiquette. It spoke at great length about a lady’s obligation to a hostess and/or special occasion. One of the obligations required that she leave a calling card.

These calling cards came in different shapes & sizes – never larger then a playing card and were carried in decorative sleeves made of precious metals or luxurious cloths. They were used to acknowledge and thank the hostess for any invitations received. It was also a way to let a household know when a visit was made in their absence.

In essence, the calling card was a cross between today’s greeting and business card. The card was printed on the finest paper and the callers name and address was inked in flourishing letterings. Space was provided within the card’s design for notes and quips.

I found that this suited my purposes nicely and have decided that I will design my own version of this wonderful communicate.