I don't, and I wouldn't have guessed they were around as early as the 1760s! I would have guessed 1790s.
Earliest mentioned examples are from the 1760's, and my fic is set in the 1740's.
In Britain, I assume? That might make a difference.
I have not kept up with your recent comments.
I don't blame you! This is exactly how cahn and I guessed that anyone who kept up with comments enough to write "Thirteen Ways of Looking at Frederick" must be felis. ;)
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Re: Dance cards at balls
Date: 2022-01-04 01:04 am (UTC)Earliest mentioned examples are from the 1760's, and my fic is set in the 1740's.
In Britain, I assume? That might make a difference.
I have not kept up with your recent comments.
I don't blame you! This is exactly how