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Object NameNecklace of Glass Beads
Made FromGlass, Foil. Monofilament, Metal
TechniqueLampworked, pressed, mold-pressed, drawn
SizeOverall L: 35.1 cm
Accession Number91.3.193
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionFour "foils" colorless core with band of "painted silver foil encased in colorless, lampworked, circular; two "foils" transparent cobalt blue core with band of silver foil with red and green spots, encased in transparent cobalt blue, lampworked, circular; one band of gold foil encased in transparent amber, truncated bicone, wound; 24 transparent cobalt blue circular faceted; 20 colorless, circular, faceted; four transparent red, circular, faceted; eight transparent green "crackled" or "frosted", circular; four opaque yellow-green encased in transparent yellow-green with satin surface, pressed cuts, mold-pressed; 36 band of silver foil (?) encased in transparent amber, drawn, barrel/cylindrical disk. Strung on monofilament with gold toned crimps and screw barrel clasp.Provenance
Former Collection
Arline B. Oliphant
