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Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Metal, Monofilament
TechniqueLampworked, mold-pressed
SizeOverall L: 38.0 cm
Accession Number91.3.661
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Not On View
Physical Description20 opaque white, blue, and amethyst swirls in colorless ovoid core with opaque white and amethyst swirls in colorless thick ribbed spiraled trails, lampworked; 12 transparent amethyst encased in transparent opalescent , mold-pressed, spiral fluted barrel; 11 translucent pink opalescent(?), mold-pressed, circular; 21 opaque white, circular; 67 opaque blue seed beads. Strung on monofilament with gold-tone rondelles on ends of swirls, gold toned and rhinestone ovoid snap clasp.
Provenance
Source Arline B. Oliphant - 1991-07-03