socializing

1900s

How & why everyone used calling cards in the early 1900s

What were calling cards, and how were these visiting cards used by polite society back at the turn of the century? Find out!

Victorian gentlemen drinking beer in Washington DC 1888

1800s

Victorian etiquette: See 129 rules that men were supposed to follow

What was Victorian etiquette was like for men? There were rules for everything – so take a trip back to the 1880s and see what was what way back when.

1800s

Before coffee shops, people would meet up with friends in tea rooms – here’s a look back

Whether out for business or pleasure, a lady feels hungry after several hours. To find near at hand a clean, cozy places of refreshment — tea rooms — appeal to the soul of every woman.

Be yourself! Early tips on how to cultivate your own personality (1917)

1910s

Be yourself! Tips on how to build your very own personality (1917)

Be yourself! Too many women make the fatal mistake in their efforts to please or trying to copy the special charms of women whom they consider charming. This is especially true of young girls.