Bag, Chatelaine
Object number2019.59.2
Datec. 1910
MediumSilver; Metal
Credit LineGift of Martha Richards Conley
DescriptionChatelaine purse or bag. Small handbag made of silver and metal. Silver frame with relief decoration including floral details and female head in profile with flowing hair. Frame has kiss clasp lock at top. Inside of frame is smooth silver with protruding rim. Inside of frame has three open stars. Metal chain mounts to two top corners of one side of the frame; metal chain has larger ring at center of chain. Body of bag is metal mesh made of interwoven rings and four-point starbursts with four feather charms hanging from bottom edge.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (with chain): 10.125 x 4.625 x 0.625 in. (25.7 x 11.7 x 1.6 cm)Height x Width x Depth (bag only): 7.125 x 4.625 x 0.625 in. (18.1 x 11.7 x 1.6 cm)
MarksEngraved text inside each side of frame at center "G SILVER".
Historical NotesChatelaine bag used by members of the Loritt and Richardson families.
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c. 1910
1902
C. and E. Marshall Company
c. 1945
