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Chatelaine for a belt used for carrying small objects. This one is composed of Bible clasps, collected by an English aunt and given to Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte in 1871. Hanging from the belt by chains are scissors, a pencil, a knife, a pincushion, a vinaigrette, and a notebook.

Chatelaine

Description

Chatelaine for a belt used for carrying small objects. This one is composed of Bible clasps, collected by an English aunt and given to Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte in 1871. Hanging from the belt by chains are scissors, a pencil, a knife, a pincushion, a vinaigrette, and a notebook.

Creator

Date

1871

Materials

Silver

Object ID

xx.5.309

Resource ID

12054

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

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