This distinguished tartanware calling card case is an elegant reminder of the rituals and refinement of Victorian society. Unlike the petite examples more commonly found, this case is of a larger proportion, offering both presence and practicality. Its wooden surface is handsomely adorned in a traditional tartan pattern, the rich plaid catching the light across its smooth planes.
On the front, the name M. Beth is inscribed in delicate script—a personal touch that transforms the piece into a relic of lived history, connecting it to the individual whose hand once carried it. The interior would have held visiting cards, a fashionable necessity of the 19th century, used to announce one’s presence and convey polite society’s unspoken codes.
Beautifully preserved, this case is more than a utilitarian object; it is a piece of social history, blending craftsmanship, heritage, and personal story. A fine and uncommon addition to any collection of tartanware or Victorian accessories.
