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Red and White Beads
Red and White Beads
Red and White Beads

Red and White Beads

Maker
Date1610-1620 (?)
PeriodColonial period
Place CollectedWilliamsburg, Virginia, USA, North America
Place MadeJamestown, Virginia, USA, North America
MediumGlass
DimensionsOther (Largest Bead): 0.8 x 0.8 cm (5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.1010
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Terms
    DescriptionEleven glass beads, probably used for trade.
    Place CollectedWilliamsburg, Virginia, USA, North America

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