Nothing says you are the queen of your castle better than a chatelaine. Originally worn by the mistress of the house or one of the servants, it balances practical, wearable art for all classes of individuals. This example is my first try at creating one; it pairs decorative charms with more practical tools.

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History

Old Testament men's phylacteries

https://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/articles/12125-phylacteries

Roman wearable tools

A set including an ear scoop, a toothpick, and tweezers was found at a Roman site (Silchester, England) circa AD 43.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtefactPorn/comments/2v8v5t/roman_soldiers_toilet_set_with_tweezers_ear_scoop/?rdt=64715

Japanese inro

Inro had an apothecary use, to store medications; however, they clearly had an artistic purpose, from the art and shaping of the box, to the attachment of netsuke, beads and tassel/braid accessories.

The apothecary use definitely continued in the 19th century chatelaines, which contained pill holders and vinaigrettes to help those prone to fainting. And the artistic components continued in the charms and decorations on the tools.

https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Inr%C5%8D_Handbook.html?id=JyXrAAAAMAAJ

Miniature hand fans

18th century pocket, indispensible or workbag

https://emuseum.history.org/objects/16898/purse

https://www.glanmore.ca/en/exhibits-and-programs/don-t-ridicule-my-reticule.aspx#:~:text=Reticules%20were%20small%20drawstring%20bags,Pocket%2C%20circa%201784%20(America)

19th century chatelaines or reticules

https://www.antiquetrader.com/collectibles/chatelaines-victorian-fashion

AntiqueTrader.com called them "[t]he Swiss Army Knife of Victorian Fashion Accessories", which highlights the practical nature of a chatelaine's accessories. 

21st century 

Apparently Elle magazine decreed chatelaines were "in," during 2020. That would have been a great place to store one's covid vaccine card!

https://www.elledecor.com/it/best-of/a33927194/chatelaine-comeback-modern-fashion/

I am hereby declaring that they are still an important component of one's wardrobe. Long live the chatelaine!