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Beaded Chain

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-102457

Description

Flat glass beaded watch chain with blue and white geometric pattern on black ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

necklaces
glass (material)
NECKLACE

Additional Identification Number

1908

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5/8 in (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1933.1035

Reference Notes

For more information on beaded chains see Bassett, Lynne Zacek. "Woven Bead Chains of the 1830s," "The Magazine Antiques." (December 1995): 798-807.

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