SOCIAL STATIONERY
A Widow's CardA widow may prefer her maiden name, thus: Kate Hudson White, but it is considered better form to retain a husband's Christian name. The senior matron of the oldest family branch may inscribe her card: Mrs. Towne.
Divorced Woman's CardA divorced woman uses her own name with her husband's, thus: Mrs. Louise Thompson Browne; Thompson being her maiden name. Should she legally reclaim her maiden name her card appears: Mrs. Louise Thompson.
Miss and MissesWhen a young girl enters society her name appears below that of her mother's, thus:
Mrs. James Hudson Brown
Miss Brown
on a somewhat larger card.
This continues during her first season, after which she bears a separate card which, if she is the eldest daughter, reads: Miss Brown.
These cards are used when mother and daughter call together. Should the mother call alone, she leaves her personal card.
A daughter is expected to pay calls only in[62]
