Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Venetian glass trade beads
late 19th century
West Africa, Africa
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
Strand of blue and white glass beads strong on cotton string. Beads are small and spherical, with holed drilled through center. Beads are white with blue stripes. Beads are all roughly the same shape, though sizes vary slightly.
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Sources & collection details
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗
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Catalog reference: 2014.312.38
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