Victorian Mother of Pearl Aide Memoire Chatelaine 10k women made up more than

women made up more than 60% of opium addicts -- from overusing laudanum to treat menstrual cramps

Materials: 14k rose gold

ladies bedazzled their coiffures and their attire with these treasured bugs

possibly Dunbrody Abbey

Measurements: 1 3/8" x 2 1/4"

Victorian Mother of Pearl Aide Memoire Chatelaine 10k women made up more thanPopular in the 18th and 19th centuries, aide memoires or memory aids were small riveted booklets containing five to eight pages made of thin slices of ivory or celluloid. Designed to record weekly tasks or random thoughts on the go, these handy petite notepads could fit comfortably in a gentleman's coat pocket or softly swing from a lady's waist via a chatelaine, like this one. Some would even come with a small pencil attached for added convenience.