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Chatelaine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a vintage, teardrop shaped, ornate purse. The purse's body is made of a beige and gold floral patterned fabric, possibly silk or satin, with a subtle sheen. The fabric features a repeating design of flowers and leaves in a lighter shade of beige. The purse's frame is made of dark metal, likely silver or copper, with a decorative edge that has been stitched to the fabric. The frame appears to be ornate, with a scalloped edge and a small clasp on the left side. A short chain is attached to the top of the purse, suggesting it was designed to be worn as a chatelaine, a type of decorative belt or clip. The purse is set against a plain white background, allowing the intricate details of the fabric and metalwork to take center stage. The title of the piece is "Chatelaine".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
silk, metal
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
456 × 624 px
Museum record:
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