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Beaded Christmas Garland

Object Details

Description
Holiday or Christmas decoration, garland, one of four identical (See DL*69.0051A, B, C). Molded and blown glass, silver star with circular indent on front and back sides, painted yellow-gold. Star is flanked on either side with alternating teal balls and long red ovoid shapes. Connected with white cotton string, with a bent metal hook on each end for hanging. No mark.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1880-1920
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Richmond
Physical Description
blue (overall color)
red (overall color)
silver (overall color)
glass (overall material)
cotton string (overall material)
metal (hanger material)
Measurements
overall: 11/16 in x 25 in x 1 3/4 in; 1.74625 cm x 63.5 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
Other Terms
Ornaments, String of; Decorations
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