Card is part of collection of items donated by the Grigg family to LDHS after the death of Marie Grigg.Printed invitation card, cream-coloured card with dark blue printing. Invitation is from Mr. & Mrs. W. Fitridge, and is for a dance and card evening to celebrate the coming of age of Nella Fitridge, to be held at Mannibadar (sic) Hall, Saturday 3rd July 1948. Invitation is to "Mr. W. Grigg & family". Card is in envelope with one-penny stamp, datemarked "Mannibadar - Vic" (date illegible), addressed to "Mr. W. Grigg Jnr., Linton". Explanatory note in pencil on back of envelope: "There were 3 generations of William Griggs (hence "W. Grigg Jnr"). Explanatory note on back of card: "Fitridges lived beside the Memorial Hall & their house was the PO & telephone exchange".marie grigg legacy, invitations, cards, w. grigg, nella fitridge, fitridge family

The box contains 70 cards and are varied in content. There are many of flowers and animals, some of great artwork reproductions, some of famous places and buildings, some matching pairs. Swap card collecting was a popular activity for young girls throughout the 20th century and cards were swapped between friends.The cards in this box are of considerable interest as they are of good quality and are aesthetically pleasing. It is an example of a popular hobby of girls in the 20th century.Blue box with a matching pair of dancing clowns on lid. The gold divided insert contains 70 various coloured swap cards.swap cards, collecting cards, playing cards