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Chatelaine bag
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French
1870–85
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Glass, beadwork (sablé); gold
Dimensions
28 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2414
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ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
DescriptionStrung glass beads (sablé) held together with looping stitches. Polychrome design on white ground: two coats of arms flanked by 2 angels holding standards under canopy, vegetative border (obv.); woman in early 18th century costume seated at dressing table (rev.). Large hinged gold frame with classical motifs, stud closure, chain with hook (6 marks in frame, 3 in hook). Two interior compartments lined in salmon silk.