The chatelaine was first worn in the 16th and 17th centuries, originating from the French term for the "lady of the castle" who would wear keys to symbolize her authority. While early versions were primarily functional, they evolved into a popular, fashionable accessory in the 18th and 19th centuries, often made of precious metals and adorned with various tools like scissors, watches, and sewing items like: scissors, keys, watches, thimbles, notebooks, and small perfume bottles.
Chatelaine includes:
Waist band clip with pendant and 3, 5 or 7 chains.
*Some Chatelaine's shown with activity kits and addons for display and idea purposes only.
Simple Chatelaine’s are an antiqued metal Celtic pendant and your choice of 3 or 5 chains.
**Chatelaine’s vary by pendant style, color, and chain quantity. Activity kits and addons sold separately.
The chatelaine was first worn in the 16th and 17th centuries, originating from the French term for the "lady of the castle" who would wear keys to symbolize her authority. While early versions were primarily functional, they evolved into a popular, fashionable accessory in the 18th and 19th centuries, often made of precious metals and adorned with various tools like scissors, watches, and sewing items like: scissors, keys, watches, thimbles, notebooks, and small perfume bottles.
Chatelaine includes:
Waist band clip with pendant and 3, 5 or 7 chains.
*Some Chatelaine's shown with activity kits and addons for display and idea purposes only.
Simple Chatelaine’s are an antiqued metal Celtic pendant and your choice of 3 or 5 chains.
**Chatelaine’s vary by pendant style, color, and chain quantity. Activity kits and addons sold separately.
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