Printing Plates, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Copper Printing Plates, Mrs Elizabeth L Holmes

Historical information

Plates would have been used to print a set of cards - two different sizes. The smaller card - calling or visiting card - would have been left when person was not home. The larger calling card provided space to write a note if required.

Physical description

.1 Copper plate with name etched in for printing, large
.2 White card "Launchley" with address and phone number
.3 Copper plate with name etched in for printing, small

Inscriptions & markings

Mrs Elizabeth L Holmes
Dobbs & Co on plates

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