Necklace, Bead

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Necklace, Bead

Entry/Object ID

1363 a

Description

Material: glass, textile. Size: 1/4" diameter x 47 1/2" L. Description: Pink & green opalescent beads strung around a heavy brown cotton thread. Size - 47 1/2 " L. On working end 6 short single strands of beads dangle, worn around the neck & hanging down the front of a lady's outfit.

Context

Woman's Accessories. These were made by Mrs. Raymond Mens (Esther Gutknecht) & given to her sister, Ruth. Necklaces were made in early 1930s. No other necklaces were found with this one. Accessioned in 1969.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Necklace, Bead

Class

Adornment

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

August 6, 1999

Update Date

November 21, 2024