Chatelaine
1830-1840 (made)
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Cut steel decorated with etching on a gilt ground. Contains a rosette at the top, from which are suspended by chains a thimble case in the form of a bucket, a pair of scissors, a circular pincushion, a small knife, a needle case, and a spherical tape measure. The pattern is of slender stems with ivy leaves.There is a hook at the back of the rosette for suspension.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cut steel decorated with etching on a gilt ground |
| Brief description | Damascened in gold, 6 items, cut steel; England; 1830-40. |
| Physical description | Cut steel decorated with etching on a gilt ground. Contains a rosette at the top, from which are suspended by chains a thimble case in the form of a bucket, a pair of scissors, a circular pincushion, a small knife, a needle case, and a spherical tape measure. The pattern is of slender stems with ivy leaves.There is a hook at the back of the rosette for suspension. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs G.M. Archdale |
| Object history | Registered File number 1930/1460. Displayed in Costume Court 1962-1979. |
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| Accession number | T.29-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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