Delightful dance card dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880–1895), a precious testament to the social life and elegant evenings of yesteryear.
Its tortoiseshell cover is finely inlaid with mother-of-pearl and brass, forming a delicate floral design framed by an ornamental frieze. The contrast between the warm shades of the tortoiseshell and the iridescent sheen of the mother-of-pearl gives it great refinement.
The interior is lined with original blue silk and retains its old pages, some of which still bear handwritten annotations.
One of the pages is precisely dated:
"Brussels – May 29, 1894", attesting to the use of the card at the end of the 19th century. This mention adds a particularly touching intimate and historical dimension.
The card comes with its pencil and a named card, reinforcing its authenticity.
📏 Dimensions: 9.5 × 6.5 × 1.2 cm
⚖️ Weight: 64 g
🕰️ Period: late 19th century
🧵 Condition:
Good antique condition.
To note: small fabric losses, particularly on the pencil attachments, and old traces of glue on the inner silk, consistent with age. The exterior is very well preserved.
💐 A delicate object steeped in history, ideal for a collection of 19th-century feminine objects or for lovers of dance souvenirs and antique elegance.
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