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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Waxed Linen, Foil
TechniqueLampworked, drawn
SizeOverall L: 37.9 cm
Accession Number91.3.352
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Not On View
Physical Description16 foils - 8 circular band of silver foil encased in transparent turquoise, lampworked - 8 ovoid barrel, opaque peacock blue core, silver leaf(?) overlaid with dark blue "crumbs" and peacock blue blobs/trails, lampworked; 74 circular opaque peacock blue (14 small, 60 medium); 8 transparent turquoise blue circular faceted, drawn. Strung on waxed linen.
Provenance
Source Arline B. Oliphant - 1991-07-03
button
1935-1980
sauce dish
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
1830-1840
plate
1830-1845
button
1935-1980