Business Cards

Paul Callow's business card. Paul was the business manager of the association. This card was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2023. Click here to visit the auction.

Tom Ricker's business card. Ricker was the treasurer for the New England Dragway. This card was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2023. Click here to visit the auction.

Jack Eaton's National Hot Rod Association business card from the 1960s. Eaton was a photographer for the NHRA. The card was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2023. Click here to visit the auction.

Joanne Peters Drag News business card. This business card was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2023. Click here to visit the eBay auction.

An Ansen Automotive Engineering business card that was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2023. Click here to visit the eBay auction.

A Carroll & Bucher Racing Enterprises business card that was listed for sale on eBay in June of 2023. Click here to visit the auction.

A Gene Snow Racing Enterprises business card. This card was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2023. Click here to visit the auction.

Business cards, also known as calling cards or visiting cards, have a rich and varied history that spans centuries and crosses cultural boundaries. They have long been a fixture in professional and social introductions, providing a concise and convenient method of sharing contact information and affiliations.

Origins and Evolution

The earliest known precursors to the modern business card were used in 15th-century China, where they were known as 'visiting cards.' These were used to announce a person's intention to visit another in society. In the 19th century, with the advent of the industrial revolution and the rise of businesses and corporations, these cards began to take a more professional form, transforming into what we now recognize as business cards. They became a standard tool in the business world, used to share contact details, job titles, and affiliations.