Photos, videos and docs of Alan Mays, with the keywords: "concealed name"

Ulysses S. Grant Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:10:02 +0000

"E pluribus unum. Remember me."

A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card with an illustration of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885). The colorful die-cut scrap was a memorial to the president, and it lifts up on the right-hand side to reveal the name of "Mabel E. Emerich" printed underneath.

Long May Peace Attend Thee!

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 21:22:48 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Long may peace attend thee!"

A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card with shaking hands, a sailing ship, and the Statue of Liberty, all surrounded by a border of roses and forget-me-nots. The colorful illustration consists of a separate die-cut that lifts up on the right-hand side to reveal the name of "Edward M. Mercer" printed underneath.

Frances Clara Folsom Cleveland (Mrs. Grover Cleveland)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:40:48 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

Caption: "Mrs. Cleveland." Name hidden underneath the printed scrap: "Rue Crounover" (see Explanation of Hidden Name Calling Cards for an illustration showing how these cards work).

Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, began his first term in office (1885-1889) as a bachelor, but married Frances Clara Folsom in 1886. She served as First Lady during the remainder of Cleveland's first term and again during his second term (1893-1897).

President Cleveland was also featured on a similar calling card:

World's Columbian Exposition Calling Card, Administration Hall

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:10:20 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Administration Hall. From your friend."

A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card with an illustration of the Administration Building at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. The illustration is a separate piece that lifts up to reveal the name (in this case, "Harry Owens") printed underneath.

Explanation of Hidden Name Calling Cards

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:44 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

Explanation

When we speak of "scrap cards" or "scrap picture covering name," we mean that after the cards are printed, the scrap is placed over the name and fastened to the card at one end. In presenting a card to a friend, your name is hidden till they lift the scrap in the manner shown in this illustration, which exposes the name to view and shows the back. of the scrap; on taking the finger off, it again falls into place and hides the name.

This style of visiting card is all the rage this season [1886], and is very unique as well as beautiful.

--Excerpt from an 1886 sample sheet with illustrations of calling cards for sale by the Connecticut Steam Card Works, Hartford, Conn.

To the Keeper of My Heart

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:36 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"To the keeper of my heart. Price net to agents, twenty for 15 cts. Agents charge 25 cents."

Friendship's Tie

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:40 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Friendship's tie. Love sincere."

Bicycle Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:24 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Accept my best wishes."

General Hancock Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:28 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Gen. Hancock. With fond greetings."

American Civil War General Winfield Scott Hancock appears on this hidden name calling card.

See also calling cards for General Logan and General Sherman.

I Wish I Could Catch You

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:46 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

This type of Victorian "hidden name" calling card consists of an underlying card--this one has scalloped edges--with a colorful printed "scrap" covering the name that's printed on the card. In this case, the name hidden underneath the scrap is "Blanchie V. Wherley." The scrap, which is only glued to the card along the left-hand edge, can be carefully lifted from the right in order to reveal the name.

To understand how this works, see the following illustration (below), which demonstrates how to lift the scrap to uncover the name printed on the card.

The chromolithographed die-cut scraps often featured typical Victorian motifs, such as flowers, birds, and hands. Other scraps had patriotic themes, including U.S. flags, presidents, and Union generals of the American Civil War.

For additional examples of this type of Victorian card, see below or take a look at my Hidden Name Calling Cards album.

Love Unites Us

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:42 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

General Sherman Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:32 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Gen. Sherman. Trust in me!"

Printing hidden under scrap: "Our Generals. 12 for 30 cents. Fringed 12 for 80 cents."

See also calling cards for General Hancock and General Logan.

General Logan Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:30 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Gen. Logan. With fond greetings!"

See also calling cards for General Hancock and General Sherman.

Flag Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:26 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"Life bear for you its sweetest flowers."

No name is printed underneath the scrap, which means that this was probably a sample calling card.

The Sea May Rise and Mountains Fall

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:38 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

"The sea may rise and mountains fall, but my love for thee will live through it all. Sweet dreams and glad awakernings be thine."

President Grover Cleveland

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Sat, 16 May 2015 22:38:34 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

A hidden name calling card with an illustration of U.S. President Grover Cleveland.

Cleveland married Frances Clara Folsom in 1886 during his first term as president, and she was also the subject of a similar calling card:

Sailing Ship Calling Card

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 21 May 2014 21:25:37 +0000

Alan Mays has posted:

A Victorian-era hidden-name calling card.