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Chatelaine

1844-1854

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Chatelaine

1844-1854

Physical Qualities Gilt metal, velvet, 8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (20.3 x 7.9 x 2.9 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Gloria B. and Herbert M. Katzenberg, Baltimore
Object Number 2013.119
Gold colored metal chatelaine composed of three gilt metal chains ornamented with gold metal flowers, each attached to a central larger flower and finished with three sewing implements, including a thimble holder, a holder - possibly for scissors (missing) and a pin cushion in Egyptian revival style with pharoh's mask on both sides of a cushion covered in between with purple velvet.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2013; Gloria Katzenberg, Baltimore, by purchase, 1971; London
Taunton, Nerylla "Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries" 1997 Pg. 29, 168

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