Stage & Screen
SALVINI
(Tommaso, 1830-1915, Italian Actor)
His printed visiting card with a few words in his hand
Avec mille remerciments P.P.C., with his name printed in the centre, 3¼ x 2, no place, no date
Background
The initials P. P. C. (pour prendre congé—to take leave) are written in ink in the lower left corner. This note on a visiting card is usually when the card is left at the door, or sent by mail to acquaintances, when the person is leaving for the season, or for good.
Stock No. 38792