Courtship Cards: The Language of Victorian Flirtation

This chapter explores the fascinating world of Victorian flirtation, focusing on the role of calling cards and dance cards in courtship. It highlights the strict social decorum and the playful language used on these cards as young men expressed interest in women amidst watchful chaperones. The discussion also reflects on how these practices reveal the societal norms and humorous intricacies of romantic interactions during the era.