(French) A visiting card, a photographic likeness on a card for the albums of friends, etc This custom originated, in 1857, with the Duke of Parma
A closely trimmed portrait photograph that is approximately 2 ½" x 4 ¼" intended as a substitute for a visiting card These cards were popular from the 1860's
(French) visiting card, small calling card that bears a photograph of the giver (commonly used during the 19th century)
(carte de vi·site) NOUN: A small visiting card with mounted photographs, usually measuring 4 1/2" x 2 1/2", popular during the 1860s and 1870s
Определение carte de visite в Английский Язык Французский Язык словарь
carte de visite (expression française), petit carton de papier bristol qui était accompagné de la photographie de celui qui la remettait (XIX ème siècleà; carte de petit format sur lequel on fait imprimer son nom, son adresse; ses titres ainsi que le