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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Waxed Linen, Foil
TechniqueLampworked, pressed, wound, iridized
SizeOverall L: 40.7 cm
Accession Number91.3.324
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Physical Description25 foils - 20 square cylinders, transparent blue encasing transparent pink core with silver foil crumbs and transparent blue encasing silver foil crumbs (6), lampworked, pressed - 2 long barrels, transparent blue encasing silver foil crumbs and darker blue core - 3 (2 sizes) transparent light blue encased with silver foil with colorless trails, ovoid; 2 circular transparent blue faceted, 1 with traces of iridizing; 28 small circular transparent light blue faceted; 56 circular transparent blue, wound. Strung on waxed linen.
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