bead
Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Linen
TechniquePressed, lampworked, mold-pressed, iridized
SizeOverall L: 41.1 cm
Accession Number91.3.644
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionString of 135 glass beads. 12 translucent pale turquoise opalescent hexagon ovoid, pressed; 20 circular opaque white with polychrome crumb and trails, marvered, lampworked (3 sizes); 17 circular opaque light turquoise blue circular; 14 opaque light turquoise blue satin, long square; 19 colorless small barrel; 1 colorless faceted cylinder (small); 52 opaque "black" (15 small barrel, 9 faceted small cylinders, 27 circular faceted and mold-pressed, 1 faceted disc and iridized). Strung on linen.Provenance
Source
Arline B. Oliphant
- 1991-07-03
