Chatelaine
Category
Costume
Date
1837 - 1901
Materials
Silver, velvet and glass
Measurements
410 mm (length)
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665203
Summary
A silver chatelaine consisting of a central chain with four central medallions from which hang three linked chains holding from left to right, a pomander, a white faced fob watch and a pair of scissors in a case. To the left of the central chain hang two chains holding a pincushion in the shape of a bucket with a red velvet cushion and a thimble holder. To the right are two more chains holding a pill box and propelling pencil in the shape of a pistol and a chain purse. Total number of items is 10.
Provenance
Loaned to the Museum of Childhood by the Betty Cadbury Trust Sudbury in January 1994.