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What do you know about Chatelaines and Chains worn in Jane Austen’s and Bridgerton times? Women in charge of households carried important items with them. #Bridgerton #JaneAusten #RegencyEra #GeorgianEra #VictorianEra

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Chatelaines and Chains History Notes Book 9 By Suzi Love. What do you know about Chatelaines and Chains worn in Jane Austen’s and Bridgerton times? Women in charge of households carried important items with them. History Notes Book 9 Chatelaines and Chains. books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines

Jane Austen’s Personal Necessities, keys, or chatelaines was a set of useful items hung from waist by decorative chain. Chatelaines and Chains. History Notes Book 9 By Suzi Love. Women in charge of households dangled long chains from their waists to keep essentials within easy reach e.g. keys, notebook and pen, watch, sewing items, vinaigrette or perfume, or magnifying glass. Early chatelaine were simple essentials. Later chatelaine were decorative and expensive. http://books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines

Definition Chatelaine: The word Chatelaine is French and means the keeper of the keys. Chatelaine” derives from the Latin word for castle. In Medieval times, the chatelaine was in charge of the day-to-day running of the castle. Women in charge of households dangled long chains from their waists to keep essentials within easy reach e.g. keys, notebook and pen, watch, sewing items, vinaigrette or perfume, or magnifying glass. Early chatelaine were simple essentials. Later chatelaine were decorative and expensive. books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines

What did a chatelaine do? Most important task was keeper of the keys. Also ordered supplies, did bookkeeping, supervised servants, taught castle children, and organized guests.

hat were chatelaines used for?

  • Castle keepers needed keys safe, yet easily accessible.
  • By 1700’s, a metal jeweled ornament hung from pockets, attached to belts, or by hooks into skirt waistbands
  • During 1800’s, women wore large collections of tools hung from chains
  • Young girls sewed and did needlework and needed to carry sewing notions eg scissors, thimbles
  • Worn by women of all classes, from workers to nobility
  • Varied depending on class and finances.
  • Made of silver, brass, steel, leather, or fabric
  • During 19th century, fashionable dresses often had no waist and nowhere to hang chatelaines
  • Chatelaines became decorative brooches
  • Often given as a wedding present from a husband to bride
  • Later became fashion accessories
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1800’s Chatelaine of  Five Pieces Of Mother-Of-Pearl as carried in the times of Jane Austen and the Bridgertons. #JaneAusten #Bridgerton #RegencyEra #Chatelaine #Antique

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1800’s Chatelaine of  Five Pieces Of Mother-Of-Pearl. Via Live Auctions ~  liveauctioneers.com

Definition

  • The word Chatelaine is French and means the keeper of the keys
  • Chatelaine” derives from the Latin word for castle
  • In Medieval times, the chatelaine was in charge of the day-to-day running of the castle.

What did a chatelaine do?

  • Most important task was keeper of the keys.
  • Also ordered supplies, did bookkeeping, supervised servants, taught castle children, and organized guests.
1800’s Chatelaine of Five Pieces Of Mother-Of-Pearl. Via Live Auctions ~ liveauctioneers.com
1800’s Chatelaine of Five Pieces Of Mother-Of-Pearl. Via Live Auctions ~ liveauctioneers.com

What were chatelaines used for?

  • Castle keepers needed keys safe, yet easily accessible.
  • By 1700’s, a metal jeweled ornament hung from pockets, attached to belts, or by hooks into skirt waistbands
  • During 1800’s, women wore large collections of tools hung from chains
  • Young girls sewed and did needlework and needed to carry sewing notions eg scissors, thimbles
  • Worn by women of all classes, from workers to nobility
  • Varied depending on class and finances.
  • Made of silver, brass, steel, leather, or fabric
  • During 19th century, fashionable dresses often had no waist and nowhere to hang chatelaines
  • Chatelaines became decorative brooches
  • Often given as a wedding present from a husband to bride
  • Later became fashion accessories
1800’s Chatelaine of  Five Pieces Of Mother-Of-Pearl as carried in the times of Jane Austen and the Bridgertons. #JaneAusten #Bridgerton #RegencyEra #Chatelaine #Antique https://www.books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines Share on X
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19th Century Silver Chatelaine With Vinaigrette, Thimble and Scissors as carried in Jane Austen’s and Bridgerton times. JaneAusten #Bridgerton #RegencyEra #France #Chatelaine

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19th Century Silver Chatelaine. Thimble holder, vinaigrette as a trumpet, watch case, scissors and a notebook. via auction.fr

Definition

  • The word Chatelaine is French and means the keeper of the keys
  • Chatelaine” derives from the Latin word for castle
  • In Medieval times, the chatelaine was in charge of the day-to-day running of the castle.

What did a chatelaine do?

  • Most important task was keeper of the keys.
  • Also ordered supplies, did bookkeeping, supervised servants, taught castle children, and organized guests.

What were chatelaines used for?

  • Castle keepers needed keys safe, yet easily accessible.
  • By 1700’s, a metal jeweled ornament hung from pockets, attached to belts, or by hooks into skirt waistbands
  • During 1800’s, women wore large collections of tools hung from chains
  • Young girls sewed and did needlework and needed to carry sewing notions eg scissors, thimbles
  • Worn by women of all classes, from workers to nobility
  • Varied depending on class and finances.
  • Made of silver, brass, steel, leather, or fabric
  • During 19th century, fashionable dresses often had no waist and nowhere to hang chatelaines
  • Chatelaines became decorative brooches
  • Often given as a wedding present from a husband to bride
  • Later became fashion accessories
19th Century Silver Chatelaine. Thimble holder, vinaigrette as a trumpet, watch case, scissors and a notebook. via auction.fr
19th Century Silver Chatelaine. Thimble holder, vinaigrette as a trumpet, watch case, scissors and a notebook. via auction.fr
19th Century Silver Chatelaine With Vinaigrette, Thimble and Scissors as carried in Jane Austen's and Bridgerton times. JaneAusten #Bridgerton #RegencyEra #France #Chatelaine https://www.books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines Share on X
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1780 Watch On Four Chain Chatelaine, Germany. #GeorgianEra #Antiques #Watch #Chatelaine

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1780 Watch on a Chatelaine, Germany. Silver Repousse Verge With four chain chatelaine. via Heritage Auction H.A.com.

Definition Chatelaine: The word Chatelaine is French and means the keeper of the keys. Chatelaine” derives from the Latin word for castle. In Medieval times, the chatelaine was in charge of the day-to-day running of the castle. What did a chatelaine do? Most important task was keeper of the keys. Also ordered supplies, did bookkeeping, supervised servants, taught castle children, and organized guests. books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines

What were chatelaines used for?

  • Castle keepers needed keys safe, yet easily accessible.
  • By 1700’s, a metal jeweled ornament hung from pockets, attached to belts, or by hooks into skirt waistbands
  • During 1800’s, women wore large collections of tools hung from chains
  • Young girls sewed and did needlework and needed to carry sewing notions eg scissors, thimbles
  • Worn by women of all classes, from workers to nobility
  • Varied depending on class and finances.
  • Made of silver, brass, steel, leather, or fabric
  • During 19th century, fashionable dresses often had no waist and nowhere to hang chatelaines
  • Chatelaines became decorative brooches
  • Often given as a wedding present from a husband to bride
  • Later became fashion accessories.
1780 ca. Landwing Augsburg Silver Repousse Verge With Chatelaine. Watch with silver repose outer case and plain inner case, five figure classical scene, scallops in high relief, glass bulls eye crystal, plus four chain chatelaine with key, fob, pencil, and file. via Heritage Auctions Chatelaine: Set of useful items hung from decorative chains.
1780 ca. Watch. Landwing Augsburg Silver Repousse Verge With Chatelaine. Watch with silver repose outer case and plain inner case, five figure classical scene, scallops in high relief, glass bulls eye crystal, plus four chain chatelaine with key, fob, pencil, and file. via Heritage Auctions Chatelaine: Set of useful items hung from decorative chains.
1780 ca. Classical Scene. Landwing Augsburg Silver Repousse Verge With Chatelaine. Watch with silver repose outer case and plain inner case, five figure classical scene, scallops in high relief, glass bulls eye crystal, plus four chain chatelaine with key, fob, pencil, and file. via Heritage Auctions Chatelaine: Set of useful items hung from decorative chains.
1780 ca. Watch Inside. Classical Scene. Landwing Augsburg Silver Repousse Verge With Chatelaine. Watch with silver repose outer case and plain inner case, five figure classical scene, scallops in high relief, glass bulls eye crystal, plus four chain chatelaine with key, fob, pencil, and file. via Heritage Auctions Chatelaine: Set of useful items hung from decorative chains.
1780 ca. Collage. Classical Scene. Landwing Augsburg Silver Repousse Verge With Chatelaine. Watch with silver repose outer case and plain inner case, five figure classical scene, scallops in high relief, glass bulls eye crystal, plus four chain chatelaine with key, fob, pencil, and file. via Heritage Auctions Chatelaine: Set of useful items hung from decorative chains.
1780 Watch On Four Chain Chatelaine, Germany. #GeorgianEra #Antiques #Watch #Chatelaine. books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines Share on X
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1840 ca. Silver sewing chatelaine, Russian. #VictorianEra #Russia #Chatelaine

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1840 ca. Silver sewing chatelaine, Russian. With tiny coin purse, scissors, writing and sewing tools.

Definition

  • The word Chatelaine is French and means the keeper of the keys
  • Chatelaine” derives from the Latin word for castle
  • In Medieval times, the chatelaine was in charge of the day-to-day running of the castle.

What did a chatelaine do?

  • Most important task was keeper of the keys.
  • Also ordered supplies, did bookkeeping, supervised servants, taught castle children, and organized guests.

What were chatelaines used for?

  • Castle keepers needed keys safe, yet easily accessible.
  • By 1700’s, a metal jeweled ornament hung from pockets, attached to belts, or by hooks into skirt waistbands
  • During 1800’s, women wore large collections of tools hung from chains
  • Young girls sewed and did needlework and needed to carry sewing notions eg scissors, thimbles
  • Worn by women of all classes, from workers to nobility
  • Varied depending on class and finances.
  • Made of silver, brass, steel, leather, or fabric
  • During 19th century, fashionable dresses often had no waist and nowhere to hang chatelaines
  • Chatelaines became decorative brooches
  • Often given as a wedding present from a husband to bride
  • Later became fashion accessories
1840 ca. Silver sewing chatelaine, Russian.
1840 ca. Silver sewing chatelaine, Russian.

1840 ca. Silver sewing chatelaine, Russian. #VictorianEra #Russia #Chatelaine

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D2D_RetailerBuyLink_HN_9. Chatelaines and Chains History Notes Book 9 By Suzi Love. #regency Women in charge of houses wore long chains holding important household items around their waist e.g. keys, pen, notebook, sewing. books2read.com/SuziLoveChatelaines