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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Waxed Linen, Foil
TechniqueLampworked
SizeOverall L: 39.5 cm
Accession Number91.3.312
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Not On View
Physical Description11 foils, circular opaque blue satin with 3 circular pieces of "painted" silver foil overlaid with colorless, lampworked; 7 transparent light blue with darker blue swirls, rounded triangle shape, lampworked; 1 circular transparent light blue with opaque white swirls, lampworked; 20 circular transparent faceted, 18 opaque opalescent circular; 54 opaque black faceted bicones. Strung on waxed linen.
Provenance
Source Arline B. Oliphant - 1991-07-03