Calling card

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Calling card

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.368 a-x

Description

Collection of 23 white calling cards in original yellow package (23 calling cards plus a package and several pieces of tissue). These identical calling cards are all engraved "Mr. Livingston of Louisiana." Cards are placed engraved side facing engraved side with a small piece (1 5/8"x 2 13/16") of tissue paper between cards. Inscription is in black script. Yellow paper package has front label picture of a winged cherub holding a large round stone bearing the inscription "W.I. STONE ENGRAVER/WASHINGTON/C.P.PRINTER." Written on the edge of the front side of package in hand written script is "Mr. Livingston." Handwritten (in different hand) on bottom of packages "Cards of Hon. Edward Livingston."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

W. I. Stone

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.93.368 A-X
MP.93.368a-x

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Pile measurement

Height

1/2 in

Width

2 in

Length

4-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1/2 x 2 x 4 1/4 in. (1.3 x 5.1 x 10.8 cm)

Material

Paper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Condition: Foxing visible on back of last calling card in pile, also visible over yellow package. Package torn and wrinkled, cards however, in good condition. Some crumpled tissue.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Edward Livingston

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Charter Room