Miss Mary S. Helena Modjeska. Visiting card of Helena Modjeska's granddaughter Marylka.

[MODRZEJEWSKA Marylka]. Miss Mary S. Helena Modjeska. Visiting card of Helena Modrzejewska's granddaughter Marylka.
Visitor ticket form. 5.1x7.40 cm, printed: "Miss Mary S. Helena Modjeska" ["Miss Mary Stuart Helena Modjeska"] and handwritten text in ink: "I kiss you warmly - I was at 3 1/2 o'clock - Auntie's hands I kiss". Ticket of Helena Modjeska's granddaughter Marylka married Pattison (1893-1966). Good condition. Attached is a handmade business card form. 4.8x8.5 cm, with handwritten text: "Mrs. Ralph Modjeska. / Mon Repos. / Mont Pelerin / sur Valley" - probably the wife of Rudolf's son, Felicia (née Benda).
H. Modjeska, also Helena Modjeska, owner Jadwiga Helena Chłapowska, née Misel (1840-1909) - one of the most prominent Polish dramatic actresses, specializing in Shakespearean repertoire, emigrated to the USA in 1876, in 1883 accepted American citizenship. Her son was Rudolf Modrzejewski (Ralph Modjeski 1861-1940), an engineer, one of the most distinguished bridge builders in America. He had three children: Felix, Maryla and Karol.