Chatelaines and Chains: History Notes Book 9 (History Notes Non-Fiction)
Chatelaines and Chains: History Notes Book 9 (History Notes Non-Fiction) by Suzi Love
English | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B07GZJ3YPN | 142 pages | EPUB | 2018 | 41 Mb
English | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B07GZJ3YPN | 142 pages | EPUB | 2018 | 41 Mb
Women in charge of houses and estates wore long chains holding important household items around their waist e.g. keys to bedrooms, storerooms, or tea supplies. Essential items were also carried eg. notebook and pen, a watch, sewing items, vinaigrette or perfume, or a magnifying glass. Early chatelaine were simple essentials. Later chatelaine were decorative and expensive.