Before the Swiss Army Knife, Victorian women wore ornate multitools
Here’s a device to add to your steampunk fiction: the chatelaine, a popular accessory from the 19th century. Part practicality, part fashion accessory, the chatelaine was the perfect way for women on the go to carry all of their tools. Collectors Weekly has a fascinating interview with Genevieve Cummins, who co-authored a book about this…
