Flat, retangular card case with lid hinged on one short side, covered entirely with veneer of abalone shell cut in diamond shapes. Box is made primarily of wood with mother-in-pearl on exterior and red velvet lining within. Velvet doesn't extended more than an inch into box. The meeting edges of box and lid have an ivory veneer. A small (1.7cm x 3mm) silver metal rectangular is inlaid in top center of lid, apparently for monogram. Silver metal button on side releases catch. For carrying calling cards.
