bead
Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Metal, Monofilament, Foil
TechniqueIridized
SizeOverall (Closed) L: 39.5 cm
Accession Number91.3.305
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description5 foils, transparent blue overlaid with silver foil, "painted" overlaid with transparent blue; 10 transparent red circular faceted, 10 transparent cobalt blue, circular faceted; 14 transparent green circular "crackle" or "frosted"; 28 circular colorless faceted (2 different sizes); 100 transparent yellow green seed beads; 22 transparent light blue seed beads; 20 circular gold finished metal; 4 circular opaque yellow core encased in transparent yellow green, iridized, satin finish. Strung on monofilament with calotte crimps, gilt barrel screw clasp, mini rondelles and rondelles at ends of some bicones.Provenance
Source
Arline B. Oliphant
- 1991-07-03
