#97

Two Viennese Dance Cards with Dancing Themes on Covers
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2 1/2" (6 cm.) Including velvet-framed dance card with faux-bone carved scene on cover depicting a lively dancing scene, labeled "Schutzen-Gilde 16 Februar 1885", leather bound book with printed silhouette dancing couple on the cover, gold leaf edging, labeled "Alpen-Club Kranzchen 1880" on back, hanging cords missing, along with a miniature figural mandolin. Excellent condition. Vienna, late 1800s, each was a luxury souvenir of an elegant Viennese ball, designed as a remembrance of that event.