bead
Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Waxed Linen, Foil
TechniqueLampworked, mold-pressed
SizeOverall L: 31.6 cm
Accession Number91.3.323
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description12 foils, standard concave barrel, opaque white with applied pieces of silver foil and colorless , light blue, red, and green crumbs, pressed, marvered lampworked; 20 circular opaque white; 18 transparent light turquoise circular, some "frosted" or "crackled", others dimpled surface; 4 ovoid fluted spirals, opaque turquoise opalescent; 2 circular opalescent opaque turquoise, mold-pressed; 8 circular, 4 opaque light blue and 4 opaque blue; 26 transparent turquoise short barrels. Strung on waxed linen.Provenance
Source
Arline B. Oliphant
- 1991-07-03
