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Chatelaine Chain (India)

This is a Chatelaine chain. It is dated mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

(clasped, approx.): 62.5 x 0.5 cm (24 5/8 x 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Chatelaine Chain (India); silver; (clasped, approx.): 62.5 x 0.5 cm (24 5/8 x 3/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1953-178-97

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