Chatelaine clip

Museum number:
2-65795
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm21020065795
Accession number:
Acc.3680
Description:
Sterling silver chatelaine clip with scroll design and Gorham hallmarks on the back, including a lion, anchor and Gothic “G.” Gorham Manufacturing Company.
Donor:
Barbara E. Busch
Collection place:
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
Culture or time period:
United States Historic
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements
Department:
Nonnative US and Canada (except California)
Comment:
Clip is a decorative belt attachment worn by Victorian women. Each chain is mounted with useful household appendages such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys, etc.
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Chatelaine clip, accession number 2-65795, described as Sterling silver chatelaine clip with scroll design and Gorham hallmarks on the back, including a lion, anchor and Gothic “G.” Gorham Manufacturing Company.

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