Then on to Mission San Carlos Borromeo, Carmel | |||||
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These glass beads were seen in a small museum display dedicated to the restoration, presumably found on the grounds during that time. I wish it were easier to show these beads. The whitish looking ones on the larger strand are 2-layer composite drawn and hand-faceted beads made in old Bohemia sometimes called "Russian Blues", about 10mm across. They have a milky inner layer and clear outer layer. The pinkish beads with the "Russians" appear to be old Chinese beads. The other colorful beads appeared to be a mix of Chinese and European glass beads.
The next image is of the African-traded "sisters" of the beads at the Carmel mission, about 7mm across, nearly pristine condition, from Picards some years ago. By total coincidence, I was wearing the beads yesterday, and at the mission. I really like these. They are currently on red-orange thread, which makes them glow nicely in natural light.