Chatelaine with Etui
Artist/maker unknown, English
Geography:
Made in England, Europe
Possibly made in Birmingham, England, Europe
or made in Birmingham, England, Europe
Date:
c. 1760-1765Medium:
Enamel on copper with hand-painted and gilt decoration; brass mounts; steelDimensions:
7 1/16 x 2 x 13/16 inches (17.9 x 5.1 x 2.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
1975-140-144a--dCredit Line:
The Richard P. Rosenau Collection, 1975
Made in England, Europe
Possibly made in Birmingham, England, Europe
or made in Birmingham, England, Europe
Date:
c. 1760-1765Medium:
Enamel on copper with hand-painted and gilt decoration; brass mounts; steelDimensions:
7 1/16 x 2 x 13/16 inches (17.9 x 5.1 x 2.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1975-140-144a--dCredit Line:
The Richard P. Rosenau Collection, 1975
Label:
Chatelaines are large hooks that attached to belts and on which all sorts of useful objects, including etuis, were suspended. Etuis are small cases that hold personal items; they were carried in a pocket or hung from a chatelaine.
Chatelaines are large hooks that attached to belts and on which all sorts of useful objects, including etuis, were suspended. Etuis are small cases that hold personal items; they were carried in a pocket or hung from a chatelaine.