Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 February 1913 — NEW IDEA FOR PLACE CARDS [ARTICLE]

NEW IDEA FOR PLACE CARDS

Something Always Welcome Is a Design That Is Different From Run of Thesei -——~ Something new in place cards is always/ of interest to those who frequently entertain. A quaint design seen recently was a card about one inch wide and three inches long. At the top was a picture of a pretty girl whose hat, when tilted back, showed the guest’s name beneath. Another card showed a small messenger boy carrying a small grip. When the grip was lifted the name was found beneath. A lady with a little fan would be another clever idea, or pansies with attached leaves would be neat. For a stag dinner the cards could be made with each one to represent the guest’s occupation. Cards for the banker, tailor, editor, merchant, etc., could be made very quaint if ,the artist is humorist enough to portray a little caricature work in the embellishment. These little affairs can be made at home with white cards and cartridge paper, and if one can sketch the pictures may be made very attractive. A tiny silk bag in which are tucked a few sprays of artificial flowers, Buch as lilies of the valley, or small rosebuds, and a small name card, is a delightful combination of place card and favor.