Manufactory - Carte de Visite

"Ah. Yet another patron. One is not granted a single moment's peace.
Very well, step closer to the desk. What service do you require
of my quill today?"

Pray have the goodness to accept my most obliging gratitude
for honouring the refined customs of the Bon Ton
in so admirable a manner. The exquisite resolution
to have your personal Carte de Visite crafted
is an indisputable testament
to your infallible taste
and your social brilliance.

"The ink is freshly mixed and the laid paper lies ready.
Pray be brief—in what matter
shall I take up the word on your behalf?"

And what is your desire?

Pray, a dispatch to a familiar acquaintance.

I intend to solicit a lady's hand for a dance.

Being yet a stranger, I require an introduction to local society.

"A confidential billet?
Very well.
To whom are these lines addressed?"

"A dispatch.
Pray select the occasion, and subsequently one of my seals for the phrasing."

Select your preferred phrasing:

(Pray select seal I or II above to peruse the phrasing)

"A request for a dance.
Which of the eight sets may I reserve?
Bear in mind: more than two dances are tantamount to an engagement!"

"The chosen Set I has been noted.
Now, pray select one of my seals for the appropriate phrasing."

Select your preferred phrasing:

(Pray select seal I or II above to peruse the phrasing)

"An official introduction, then.
Well, on whose behalf precisely shall I employ my quill?"

"The introduction is chosen.
At which occasion or gathering do you wish to be presented?"

"Now, pray select one of my seals for the appropriate phrasing."

Select your preferred phrasing:

(Pray select seal I or II above to peruse the phrasing)

"An unattached lady without male protection?
Good heavens, polite society will whisper!
How do you intend to remedy this predicament?"

"Now, pray select one of my seals for the appropriate phrasing."

Select your preferred phrasing:

(Pray select seal I or II above to peruse the phrasing)

"Now to your name.
Pray speak distinctly; I am most reluctant to erase.
What title do you bear?"

Lady / Gentleman

"Lastly, I require your likeness for the copperplate engraving.
Pray affix your marks here,
granting me leave to process the portrait."

I have taken note of the Privacy Policy and consent to the necessary processing of my portrait for the creation of the calling card. (Mandatory)

I consent to my portrait being published in the "Ballgeflüster" newsletter. This permission may be revoked at any time. (Voluntary)

I permit the publication of my portrait on the Facebook page. This consent may also be revoked at any time. (Voluntary)

"At last. The work is done.
You shall receive your document shortly by dispatch.
Next, pray!"