Download or read book Chatelaines and Chains written by Suzi Love and published by Suzi Love. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women in charge of houses and estates wore long chains holding important household items around their waist e.g. keys to bedrooms, storerooms, or tea supplies. Essential items were also carried eg. notebook and pen, a watch, sewing items, vinaigrette or perfume, or a magnifying glass. Early chatelaine were simple essentials. Later chatelaine were decorative and expensive.