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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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