1870's Hattie H. Armstrong Victorian Calling Card, Rhode Island
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On front: "Hattie H. Armstrong" is printed in ornate lettering on this early calling card from the 1870's. This card was found in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine with a large lot of early Boston, Rhode Island and Maine cards. Hattie may be a nickname for Harriet, Harriett, Henrietta.
Found in Public Genealogy Records:
Hattie H. Armstrong in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1880: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Job A. Armstrong (Job Armstrong)
Father's Birthplace: Rhode Island
Mother's name: Julia F. Armstrong (Julia Armstrong)
Mother's Birthplace: Rhode Island
Household Members, Age:
Job A. Armstrong age 45
Julia F. Armstrong age 39
Hattie H. Armstrong age 17
Earl D. Armstrong age 7
We feel there is a good chance this is our Hattie, as there are no other Hattie H. Armstrong's that we could find in New England census, and the dates line up perfectly. This beautiful old piece will be sent in a new clean archival rigid sleeve for your collection. This was Hattie's personal calling card, is one of a kind. 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.
Size: 2 x 3.5 inches
On front: "Hattie H. Armstrong" is printed in ornate lettering on this early calling card from the 1870's. This card was found in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine with a large lot of early Boston, Rhode Island and Maine cards. Hattie may be a nickname for Harriet, Harriett, Henrietta.
Found in Public Genealogy Records:
Hattie H. Armstrong in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Rhode Island
Home in 1880: Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Job A. Armstrong (Job Armstrong)
Father's Birthplace: Rhode Island
Mother's name: Julia F. Armstrong (Julia Armstrong)
Mother's Birthplace: Rhode Island
Household Members, Age:
Job A. Armstrong age 45
Julia F. Armstrong age 39
Hattie H. Armstrong age 17
Earl D. Armstrong age 7
We feel there is a good chance this is our Hattie, as there are no other Hattie H. Armstrong's that we could find in New England census, and the dates line up perfectly. This beautiful old piece will be sent in a new clean archival rigid sleeve for your collection. This was Hattie's personal calling card, is one of a kind. 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.
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)