Chatelaines Utility to Glorious Extravagance

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AANBE21922; The book is a comprehensive historical exploration of chatelaines, which are decorative and useful waist-hung items.

It traces the concept from the medieval "lady of the castle wearing her keys at her waist" to the early twentieth century when the fashion declined.

It pays special attention to the 19th century (Victorian era) , illustrating the quality and variety of examples produced, such as those for keys, sewing, dance, perfume bottles, spectacles, and purses.

The book contains historical and sociological information about the people who wore and used them.

It is considered a definitive reference work on the subject of chatelaines.

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