Deb asked:

> Does anyone know if there is a specific name for the calling card holders
> used during the late 1800s?

This Web site appears to be quoting some early calling card etiquette rules
and has references that help:

http://www.belightsoft.com/products/composer/historyetiquette.php

". On the hall table in every house, there should be a small silver, or
other card tray, a pad and a pencil.

. When the door-bell rings, the servant on duty should have the card tray
ready to present, on the palm of the left hand.

. A gentleman should carry them loose in a convenient pocket; but a lady may
use a card case.

. Do not examine the cards in the card-basket. You have no right to
investigate as to who calls on a lady."

Lynne

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