Beads, string

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Introduction

This relative, a string of red rounded beads, is reported to have been found in East Cayuga, Old Town, New York. Although the origins of the beads are not certain, they are believed to have originated in the 17th century and have probable connections to the Haudenosaunee/Hodenosaunee.

This relative currently resides in the National Museum of Ireland.

Name of Maker(s): Unrecorded

Maker role: Artist

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

GRASAC research notes.

Date Made or Date Range: 1600-1699

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Materials

rounded red beads

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

National Museum of Ireland records.

Provenance

Current Location: National Museum of Ireland

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1891.147

Source for Provenance information

GRASAC researcher notes from research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 23, 2010.

Comment on Source of Exhibition & Publication Data

Museum label states: "STRING OF GLASS BEADS, FOUND / AT EAST CAYUTGA OR OLD TOWN, / NEW YORK. [PROBABLY INTRO- / DUCED BY EARLY JESUIT / MISSIONARIES.] / Bought. 147.-'91."

About This GRASAC Record

GKS Reference Number: 27074

How to Cite this Item

Maker, Name unrecorded. Bead, string. GRASAC ID: 27074. National Museum of Ireland Collection, 1891.147.

Record Creation Context

This record was augmented by Dana Murray on November 24, 2024. It was informed by notes and photographs collected during a GRASAC research trip to the National Museum of Ireland on July 23, 2010. Participants included Alan Corbiere, Ruth Phillips, Crystal Migwans, Nikolaus Stolle, and Rachel Head, who were assisted by Padraig Clancy and Emma Crosby.

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