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Chatelaines

Date1800s
Terms
  • Chatelaines
  • Ceramic
  • Metal
  • Paint
  • England
Dimensions4.44 × 15.24 cm (1 3/4 × 6 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. G. Hollis Blake (1941)
Object numberPER1177.0001
DescriptionA metal (possibly brass) chatelaine featuring two oval, porcelain insets painted with pastoral scenes. The chatelaine also features a ribbon and musical insturment motif and a single swivel loop at the bottom of the lowest segment. The top of the chatelain bends and extends down the back to form a long hook.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing