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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Linen
TechniquePressed, wound
SizeOverall L: 32.2 cm
Accession Number91.3.209
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Not On View
Physical Description11 discs of opaque light blut satin with pressed star on each side encased in cololrss, circular; 5 amethyst spirals encased in opalescent blue/gray, circular; 33 translucent opalescent blue/gray circular, assorted sizes and shades; 1 opaque light blue satin, circular; 22 small circular transparent cobalt blue, wound; 2 opaque light blue, circular; 8 opaque light blue satin encased in colorless, 3-sided pear-shape with 2 concave sides and 1 convex side; 2 opaque swirls in transparent blue-gray; 6 transparent light blue (2 circular faceted - 2 circular, wound - 1 circular "crackle", 1 barrel with dimpled surface). Strung on linen.
Provenance
Former Collection Arline B. Oliphant