Set with mirror and comb, England, 1920s #antiquesportboots Chatelaines have a long and

Chatelaines have a long and varied history dating back to the Middle Ages

It was never—or only very rarely—worn

circa 1895

the skirt of cotton

Width: ~ 70 cm (when opened)

Set with mirror and comb, England, 1920s #antiquesportboots Chatelaines have a long andIn the 1920s, not only was invented its own fashion, but also the hairstyles of the ladies changed radically and adapted to this fashion. The hair became shorter and more wavy. So that the hairstyle always fit, the ladies carried such small comb mirror sets. The getup reminds of a sundial. Tassel needed to pull out the mirror. Well preserved. Some signs of age and use. Very rare to find. Measures: ~ 12 x 6 cm