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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)

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.
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