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Velvet clutch evening bag belonging to Etta Moten Barnett

This is a black velvet and silk evening bag and attached change purse belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. The bag is a rectangular clutch with a hinged opening. The mouth of purse closes with a metal snap closure on the center top of the bag. The closure is decorated with a gold-colored ornament covered in clear crystals. The ornament is a long, narrow and square piece of metal that curls into scroll

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Venetian glass trade beads

Strand of different colored trade beads made of Venetian glass trade beads strung on a cotton string. Beads vary in color, with most of the beads being different shades of white. Beads vary in shape and size, with drills holed at center. Two separate strands emanate out of where the cotton string is tied.

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Venetian glass trade beads

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15 5/8 × 11 1/4 × 1/2 in. (39.7 × 28.6 × 1.3 cm)

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Venetian glass trade beads

10 1/8 × 7 3/4 × 5/8 in. (25.7 × 19.7 × 1.6 cm)

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Venetian glass trade beads

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9 × 7 3/4 × 1/4 in. (22.9 × 19.7 × 0.6 cm)

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Venetian glass trade beads

11 × 7 1/2 × 5/16 in. (27.9 × 19.1 × 0.8 cm)

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Venetian glass trade beads

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10 × 7 1/2 × 3/8 in. (25.4 × 19.1 × 1 cm)

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Venetian glass trade beads

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Strand of different colored trade beads made of varying materials. Beads are made of glass and other organic materials. Beads vary in both color, size, and shape. Majority of beads are quite small.

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Venetian glass trade beads

13 1/2 × 10 3/8 × 1/2 in. (34.3 × 26.4 × 1.3 cm)

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Venetian glass trade beads

Strand of large red glass beads strung on natural fiber. Beads are different shades of red. Beads are spherical and consist of various sizes. Beads are drilled through center. Several of the beads have cracking throughout.

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Venetian glass trade beads

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8 5/8 × 6 1/4 × 1/4 in. (21.9 × 15.9 × 0.6 cm)

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Venetian glass trade beads

9 3/8 × 7 1/4 × 5/8 in. (23.8 × 18.4 × 1.6 cm)

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