1870's Eliza A. Kilian Victorian Calling Card (Eliza Kilian Family)

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Printed on card: "Eliza A. Kilian."  These Victorian era cards were used to "call" and announce your "calling." We found a a German family George & Eliza Kilian in NYS Census Records.

Found in Public Genealogy Records: 
Eliza Kilian in the 1880 US Federal Census
Age: 37
Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Germany
Home in 1880: New York City, New York
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George Kilian
Parent's Birthplace: Germany
Occupation: Keeps House
Household Age Birthplace:
George Kilian 42 (a Retail Grocer in NY, also born in Germany)
Eliza Kilian 37
Henry Kilian 8
Fred Kilian 4 (Frederick Kilian)
Helen Kilian 2

Elizabeth Kilian United States Census, 1910
Event Date 1910
Event Place Bronx Assembly District 32, New York, NY
Age 67
Marital Status Married
Relationship to Head of Household Wife
Birth Year (Estimated) 1843
Birthplace Germany
Immigration Year 1865
Father's Birthplace Germany
Mother's Birthplace Germany
Household Age Birthplace
George Kilian Head M 72 Germany
Elizabeth Kilian Wife F 67 Germany
George Kilian Jr. Son M 42 New York
Katherine Kilian Daughter-in-law F 38 Germany
Frederick W Kilian Son M 33 New York
Elizabeth Kilian Granddaughter F 13 New York
Walter Kilian Grandson M 12 New York

This beautiful old Kilian family piece will be sent in a new clean archival rigid sleeve for your collection. These Victorian era cards were used to "call" and announce your Victorian "calling" at homes of friends, acquaintances, family members and business contacts. Generally the home had a tray or "Charger," which was a large vessel, often silver, to hold the beautiful cards.

The card was found in the Hudson Valley area, in Millbrook, Dutchess County north of NYC by a few hours. Alternative spelling of the Kilian surname is Killian and Kilien, Killien. This was Eliza's own personal card and is a beautiful old piece.

Size: 2 x 3.5 inches
     Note: Hello from ~debra. I have spent years collecting over 10,000 ID’d lost family photos & paper from US flea markets & antique shops. I do the best gen research I can, but am always open to corrections. This is an original antique item, not a reprint. A new high quality rigid sleeve is included for extra protection, especially during shipping. You may buy a piece alone, or large intimate 300 dpi scans of the front and back sent immediately via email, or both. Please search carefully, as they are often found together and many may be related. I also invite you to join me at Ancestorville Genealogy on facebook. Thank you, enjoy! ~Debra Clifford (contact info on top bar)