Black twist pattern necklace

General Description: 

A beaded necklace. Comprised of two beaded strings twisted together, folded and wrapped again.

Object Type: 
Necklace
Colour: 

black, assorted

Date Reported: 
Thu, 02/17/2011 - 00:00
Object Classification: 
Personal Objects; Adornment
GMD: 
object
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.01.28.05
Start Date: 
ca. 1885
Description Level: 
File
End Date: 
ca. 1920
Style or Pattern: 
twist
Process: 
handbeaded
Date Range: 
[ca. 1885 - 1920]
Image: 
Document: 
PDF icon 2011-4_001_017_Photo Documentation.pdf
Physical Description: 

0.2 cm of object. - 1 necklace : col. ; 59.6 x 0.8 x 0.2 cm

Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Dirt - Center - all surfaces - due to handling, use and previous storage conditions

rec_shelfloc: 
2011-004-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Accession No: 
Artifact collection, beadwork series
Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Container Number: 
001
Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C/45-60%RH/50 lux/flat storage