Jump Rope

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Jump Rope

Entry/Object ID

G2012.030

Description

Jump rope made of knitted beads, with a pair of large beaded 'knobs' defining the handles. White opal bead ground with black-bordered diagonal stripe spiraling around the 'rope.' Geometric and stylized flowers and hearts in bold colors. Some metallic copper and gunmetal colored beads (speculated to be glass). Knobs have black, green, turquoise, and clear diagonal stripes with accent bands of short loops of dark yellow, cobalt, black, and white beads.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Beadwork

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1850

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American