"Albert chain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Albert chains [plural]
Etymology: Named for Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Albert chain (plural Albert chains)
  1. (historical) A chain used to give easier access to a pocket watch in the watchpocket of a waistcoat. The Albert style went to a T-bar finding that tucked into a buttoned buttonhole of the waistcoat. From there a further small length of chain hung, to which the wearer attached decorative charms such as fraternity or lodge symbols. The double Albert was a chain draped between both watchpockets, with the T-bar and pendant chain in the middle. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Jewelry

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