

Chatelaine
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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