Calling Cards and the Drop By in the Late 19th Century

Calling Cards and the Drop By in the Late 19th Century

Have you ever had that awkward moment when someone drops by unannounced, and you are still in your pajamas? At two in the afternoon. Or your house is a mess, so you greet your visitor at the door and never let them pass the threshold? Let’s face it, we find it much more polite when someone gives us a jingle (or a text) before coming to our homes. Several hours’ notice is always welcome, although with almost everyone owning a cell phone now, ther…