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The chatelaine was also used as a woman's keychain in the 19th century to show the status of women in a wealthy household. The woman with the keys to all the many desks, chest of drawers, food hampers, pantries, storage containers, and many other locked cabinets was "the woman of the household".
It can also refer to a woman's ornamental chain worn around the waist, with keys, a purse, timepiece, or other household attachments. [2] Canada.
Chatelaine may refer to: Chatelaine (chain), a set of short chains on a belt worn by women and men for carrying keys, thimble and/or sewing kit, etc. Chatelaine (horse), a racehorse; Chatelaine, an English-language Canadian women's magazine Châtelaine, a French-Canadian counterpart to that magazine
Almina Herbert, Countess of Carnarvon (née Wombwell; 14 April 1876 – 28 May 1969), [2] was an English socialite, heiress, and philanthropist. She was the wife of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, and châtelaine of Highclere Castle in Hampshire. [3]
Chatelaine is an English-language Canadian women's magazine which covers topics from food, style and home décor to politics, health and relationships. Chatelaine and its French-language version, Châtelaine, are published by St. Joseph Communications. Chatelaine was first published in March 1928 by Maclean Publishing.
It covers issues and interests of real concern to women, including food, health, style, home and current affairs. The magazine's headquarters is located in Montreal. [3] Châtelaine was published monthly until January 2017 when its frequency switched to bimonthly. [4] Its English language version, Chatelaine, is published in Toronto.
Lilias Evva Massey (formerly Van Buskirk; née Ahearn; [2] 1918 – January 19, 1997) was a Canadian dignitary, who served as châtelaine of Rideau Hall during her father-in-law Vincent Massey's term as Governor General of Canada.
[19] [20] Chatelaine was a common accessory for women, as it was often hung from below the belt as an extension, either decorated with charms or used as tools by working women. This can be seen in many paintings at the time and on gravestones.