Chatelaine

Object number
01.908
Date
1850 – 1899
Description
Silver clip with ornate front; chatelaine has a small change purse, pin cushion, whistle, button hook, holder for knife or letter opener, penknife, perfume vials, and silver covered notepad. All elaborately engraved; button hook has blue handle; pin cushion is black with silver net cover. Tag reads: Chatelains were carried by women and hung from a belt at the waist. Partially ornamental and partially practical, they were used to carry knives, perfume vials, etc.
Materials
ivory
silver
Object Type
chatelaines (clothing accessories)
Subjects
Jewelry