Chatelaine, Filigree Work, Four Attachments

Object/Artifact

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ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Chatelaine, Filigree Work, Four Attachments

Entry/Object ID

1998.3.1

Tags

Chatelaine, Needlework tools, Pincushion, Scissors, Tape measure

Description

The silver clip with scrolling floral filigree, three rope chains ending in a tool with a similar filigree work.

Use

Keeping sewing tools at hand

Context

Needlework tools of silver filigree are mainly of English origin. These small implements were surely treasures in their day.

Collection

ERS Needlework Tools and Boxes

Category

Needlework tools

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1780

Time Period

George III

Place

* Untyped Place

England

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chatelaine

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Getty AAT

Concept

fobs (objects), sewing tools

Parts

Count

5

Parts

Clip Scissors case (scissors missing) Toy bottle Pin cushion Tape measure with pink silk tape

Material

Silver filigree

Condition

Overall Condition

Good