Chatelaine Glasses Case, ca. 1890 #antiker Gürtel Attached to the skirt is

Attached to the skirt is a petticoat trimmed with an all‑around lace band

Measurement particulars: The larger rosette with streamers is 4-1/2" long

while the box shows signs of age and storage

Breitsprecher held a privileged status

Chatelaine Glasses Case, ca. 1890 #antiker Gürtel Attached to the skirt isChatelaines have a long and varied history dating back to the Middle Ages. The term "chatelaine" is derived from the French word for the mistress of a castle and originally referred to a bundle of keys carried by housekeepers. Over time, the chatelaine evolved into a fashionable accessory to which, in addition to keys, other useful items such as scissors, writing utensils, and eventually, eyeglasses were attached. Chatelaine glasses were developed to