bead

Object NameString of Beads

Made FromGlass, Aventurine, Linen, Metal

TechniqueWound, lampworked, mold-pressed

SizeOverall L: 44.9 cm

Accession Number91.3.177

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary
Modern

Physical Description36 "flowers" opaque turquoise, wound with aventurine band and trails, roses, forget-me-nots (yellow center) lampworked; 37 opaque black circular, faceted, mold-pressed; 35 transparent pale amber, some with band of silver foil at core; small barrel-shape; 34 colorless with gold surface, oblate or barrel shape, small. Strung on linen with gold-tone rondelles at end of each "flower".
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