Attractive engraved visitor’s gallery passes, like this example signed by Georgia Representative James Black in 1894, began to appear in the 1890s. Calligraphic script and an image of the Capitol on card stock—in addition to the signature of the Member—made these popular keepsakes for visitors. This type of pass differs from those produced closer to the end of the century. It specifies the length of the visit as a span of days, rather than a specific date, suggesting that later visitors didn't return to the galleries day after day.
