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String of trade beads in black, white and brick red.
String of trade beads in black, white and brick red.
Object Number 985-27-10/60443
Display Title String of trade beads in black, white and brick red.
Descriptions
Object Description String of trade beads in black, white and brick red. Beads strung in groups of sixes. The black beads are glass and globular; the others are more cylindrical. The beads are strung on modern braided nylon cord. 35x1.5 cm.
Inventory Description Necklace, round and chunky discoidal beads in black, white and brick red
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Glass, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm (1/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1 strand
Label on object 985-27-10/60443
Provenance
Collector William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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