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String of glass trade beads (necklace?). Pattern of white and light blue beads.
String of glass trade beads (necklace?). Pattern of white and light blue beads.
Object Number 985-27-10/60422
Display Title String of glass trade beads (necklace?). Pattern of white and light blue beads.
Descriptions
Object Description String of glass trade beads (necklace?). String in pattern of 4 white beads every 14 light blue ones. 38x1.2 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, blue and white glass beads strung on twine
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Plains
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Glass, Twine
Dimensions Overall: 38.5 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (15 3/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60422
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (? - 1985)

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