1890's Clark L. Alden Victorian Calling Card, Lewiston Androscoggin ME

Clark Alden Genealogy #536:

Printed on card: Clark L. Alden, circa 1880-90’s. Found in a large lot of 19th c. material in Lewiston, Androscoggin County. This appears to have been removed from a scrapbook, see scan, as many of the others also were in this collection, which means they may be related or friends and acquaintances, please search names closely at our site.

Found in Public Genealogy Records:
Clark L. Alden in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1880: Greene, Androscoggin County, Maine
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: Benjamin K. Alden (Benjamin Alden)
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's name: Lorena I. Alden (Lorena Alden)
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members: Name, Age
Benjamin K. Alden 30
Lorena I. Alden 27
Minnie B. Alden 5 (Minnie Alden)
Clark L. Alden 3

Clark Alden in the Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, Directory, 1908
Name: Clark L. Alden
Occupation: Shoecutter
Address: 108 Winter St., Lewiston, Maine

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. This original old calling card has a beautiful a printed pink litho Victorian flower rose bouquet design. This would have been Clark's personal card. 

Size: 3.5 by 1.75 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)