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Chatelaine Purses By Claudia |
History of the Chatelaine
The word Chatelaine is derived from a word meaning the keeper of a castle, thus the person entrusted with the keys. They were commonly used by both men and women and usually fastened to belt or pocket, with chains bearing hooks on which to hang small articles such as watches, keys, seals, writing tablets, scissors, and purses. In the 1870s, chatelaine bags were introduced which were suspended from the wrist or the belt respectively. They sometimes had a little pocket inside for a coin or ticket. These were often made of plush, a thick velvet pile fabric. There were specialized bags for different social occasions such as an opera bag for opera glasses, and fan, together with mirror, and powder puff. Whole vanity cases emerged with ointment bottles, brushes and mirror. Small knitted, netted or crocheted silk or cotton coin purses are also characteristic of this period and were known as stocking purses, or 'miser' purses. By mid century these had metal fastenings and the whole was often made of a delicate metal chain, which supported sovereigns and half sovereigns, hence the term 'sovereign purse'.
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Claudia Pinkerton has personalized her signature dress by wearing uniquely made Chatelaine purses for many years. Whether on the stage or going to the market place, Claudia can be seen wearing a Chatelaine purse uniquely designed to match her outfit for that particular day. She is regularly stopped by women inquiring about the Chatelaine and asking where they can get one. Well, now Claudia is making these unique Chatelaine purses available to the public. Each purse is uniquely hand made by Claudia and will enhance your dress regardless of casual or formal apparel. Each Chatelaine purse comes with a Bible verse, mustard seed and a "dime" which is significant that God restores ten fold.
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Unique hand made Chatelaine purses by Claudia |
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| "Ship's Ahoy" Silk hand painted yellow and gold colored tie purse with ship and vintage pieces. Approx. size 4" X 9" Approx. total hanging length 23" (click for bigger image) | "Gold Dust" Gold satin with mess sparkle overlay with vintage pieces. Approx. size 4" X 7". Approx. total hanging length 24" (click for bigger image) | "Touch Of Class" Cone shaped ivory with vintage pieces & lace. Approx. size 4" X 5 1/2" 1/2". Approx. total hanging length 23" (click for bigger image) | |||||
| $75.00 plus S&H | $75.00 plus S&H | $85.00 plus S&H | |||||
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| "Cinderella" Cream and gold with fox pearl cord and pieces. Approx. size 4" X 4" Approx. total hanging length 19" (click for bigger image) | "Pillow Talk" Cream colored with vintage pieces and lace, and beaded cord. Approx. size 5" X 6" Approx. total hanging length 23" (click for bigger image) |
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| $50.00 plus S&H | $45.00 plus S&H | $45.00 plus S&H |
Telephone (607) 664-1373 to order