Trade Bead and Shell Necklace

Trade Bead and Shell NecklaceThis rare vintage trade bead necklace is shades of brown and ivory, made of agate and shell. Indigenous People all over the world created beads with which to trade long before their contact with Europeans, but especially when settlers came to what is now North America, the variety of beads the Native People used (as well as the quantity they produced) changed drastically, which is why we can find examples of Native American jewelry using Venetian

length: 56” Sleeve length: 9”

Sleeve : 10in

Length: 24 1/2" - (includes 3 1/2" bottom cuff) - center back to sweater bottom

Shoulder: 17 1/2"

An eye-catching striped jacket in fun primary colors

It's sized a 14 and measures 17" across the shoulders

detachable straps

fur and lining are excellent

There is a drawstring waist that ties on each side

Two chest pockets

Condition: Good vintage condition with only light pilling throughout but overall good vintage condition that’s clean and ready to wear

very very slight wear on back of lower legs