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14. Beaded Sash

Sashes could be worn in a number of ways: bandolier-style crossing the chest, wrapped around the head like a turban (men only), belted around the waist, or draped over the shoulder. Glass beads were incorporated into the traditional forms as soon as they became available. Large pony beads measuring about 1/8 inch in diameter were the first to arrive. Smaller Italian seed beads, about half the size of pony beads, replaced the latter by 1840.

15. bear claw necklace

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