Regency dance card

Dance cards became popular items at balls and assemblies during the early 19th century. They were created as a way for a lady to keep track of the gentleman to whom she had promised dances in the course of the evening, and afterwards served as a momento of the occasion. Dance cards were generally made of paper or card, although sometimes had elaborate covers of bone, ivory, silver or wood, and were small enough to be readily portable. They were generally given only to ladies.Often a small…

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This regency era inspired dance card contains regency images and frames, with customised wording on the front and inside for your special event!

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This regency era inspired dance card contains regency images and frames, with customised wording on the front and inside for your special event!

Program or invitation (dance card), ca. 1860-66 | In the Swan's Shadow

Dance cards or carnets de bals were all the rage in the 19th century whether at a Regency ball or less formal dance events. This pre-1872 sample is from the collection of the State Library of Victoria. You can find a history of the cards and associated protocols over here at Historical Hussies.

Invitation to a wedding celebration in the style of a Regency Ball announcement