Blue Trade Beads
Date1800
Place MadeEurope
Place UsedCalifornia, USA, North America
MediumGlass
Dimensions1.15 x 1.25 x 1.15 cm (Largest Bead)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.62
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ProvenanceEstate of Howard D. Gibbs. Sold to Sawhill in January 1971 auction.
DescriptionBlue faceted glass trade beads with age patina, of European manufacture and possibly used for trade.
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