Item SH 940760 Calling Card Case - Silver, 1914-1920

Summary

Alternative Name(s): Visiting Card Case

Calling card case, one of two donated by the donor. They probably belonged to the donor's aunt, Mrs Rosetta (Rose) Biggins, nee Aarons, the wife of a wool broker who lived in St Kilda. The donor remembers driving with her aunt and running in to deliver a visiting card while her aunt remained in the chauffeur-driven car, around 1914 -1920. Cards delivered this way were left with member of the house staff, such as a 'servant girl'.

Physical Description

Silver case with monograph at centre, scrolled sides and hinged lid.