String of Beads

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Object Name: 
String of Beads
Accession Number: 
91.3.584
Dimensions: 
Overall L: 37.1 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Primary Description: 
53 ovoid translucent to opaque light green with opaque green marbling, lampworked. Strung on white cord with knot between each bead and silver metal spring ring clasp (jump ring).

More Info

Department: 
Modern; Postwar and Contemporary
Provenance: 
Oliphant, Mrs. Arline B., Source
1991-07-03
Category: 
Beads