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"Beads: A Global Tapestry of Culture and Beauty" From the vibrant streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico to the ancient walls of Ohrid's Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. H.R. Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. H.R. Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. H.R. Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. La Barre, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. La Barre, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. La Barre, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17

Background imageBead Collection: Mme. Edwards, portrait photograph, 1919 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mme. Edwards, portrait photograph, 1919 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Madame Edwards, portrait photograph, 1919 May 3

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. H.C. Dodge, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. H.C. Dodge, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. H.C. Dodge, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 21

Background imageBead Collection: Pair of Woman's Bar Shoes, between c.1880 and c.1885. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Woman's Bar Shoes, between c.1880 and c.1885. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Woman's Bar Shoes, between c.1880 and c.1885

Background imageBead Collection: Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

Background imageBead Collection: Northwest Coast, c.1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Northwest Coast, c.1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Northwest Coast, c.1927. Female portrait

Background imageBead Collection: Kenowun, Nunivak, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Kenowun, Nunivak, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kenowun, Nunivak, 1928

Background imageBead Collection: Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927

Background imageBead Collection: Itsipstsinikyi ('Kills-Inside')-Piegan, 1926. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Itsipstsinikyi ('Kills-Inside')-Piegan, 1926. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Itsipstsinikyi ('Kills-Inside')-Piegan, 1926

Background imageBead Collection: Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857

Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Relics from the Buried City of Brahmunabad, in Sind - Pottery, Ironwork, Glass, etc, 1857. 8th- or 9th-century objects excavated at his own expense by Mr. A. F

Background imageBead Collection: North Holland woman standing with an ornament or bag in hand, 1652. Creator: Gesina ter Borch

North Holland woman standing with an ornament or bag in hand, 1652. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
North Holland woman standing with an ornament or bag in hand, 1652

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Creator: Pieter de Josselin de Jong

Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Creator: Pieter de Josselin de Jong
Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Portrait of Geertruijda Zubli-Maschhaupt

Background imageBead Collection: Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15

Background imageBead Collection: Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. American operatic soprano and actor

Background imageBead Collection: Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Background imageBead Collection: Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6

Background imageBead Collection: Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Background imageBead Collection: Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2

Background imageBead Collection: Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7

Background imageBead Collection: Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageBead Collection: Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec

Background imageBead Collection: Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Background imageBead Collection: Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5

Background imageBead Collection: Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10

Background imageBead Collection: Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20

Background imageBead Collection: Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. Russell, 1919 Mar. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Russell, 1919 Mar. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Russell, 1919 Mar. 8

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11

Background imageBead Collection: Miss Flore Revalles, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Flore Revalles, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Revalles, Flore, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Swiss singer, dancer and actress

Background imageBead Collection: Miss Reilly, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Miss Reilly, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Reilly, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 28

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. Claudia Smith, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Claudia Smith, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Claudia Smith, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 13

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. Thomas Moore, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Thomas Moore, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Thomas Moore, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 13

Background imageBead Collection: Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917
Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917

Background imageBead Collection: Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Background imageBead Collection: Walters, L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Walters, L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Walters, L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 19

Background imageBead Collection: Mrs. Stuart Benson, portrait photograph Creator: Arnold Genthe

Mrs. Stuart Benson, portrait photograph Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Stuart Benson, portrait photograph, 1924 July 30. Address: 229 E. 48th St. New York City

Background imageBead Collection: Young Man in a Pearl-trimmed Cap, 1650-1659. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Young Man in a Pearl-trimmed Cap, 1650-1659. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Man in a Pearl-trimmed Cap, 1650-1659

Background imageBead Collection: Mikhail Fyodorovitch (1613-45), Russian Tsar; Equestrian figure, 1650-1700. Creator: Unknown

Mikhail Fyodorovitch (1613-45), Russian Tsar; Equestrian figure, 1650-1700. Creator: Unknown
Mikhail Fyodorovitch (1613-45), Russian Tsar; Equestrian figure, 1650-1700

Background imageBead Collection: Morganthau, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Morganthau, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Morganthau, Ruth, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 20

Background imageBead Collection: McIntosh, R.L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe

McIntosh, R.L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
McIntosh, R.L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Background imageBead Collection: Lyons, Lurline, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Lyons, Lurline, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lyons, Lurline, portrait photograph, 1912 Nov. 16

Background imageBead Collection: Lucille, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Lucille, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lucille, portrait photograph, 1917 Aug. 15

Background imageBead Collection: Doster, Alexis, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Doster, Alexis, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Doster, Alexis, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 13

Background imageBead Collection: Williamson, W.F. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Williamson, W.F. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Williamson, W.F. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

Background imageBead Collection: White, G.W. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe

White, G.W. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
White, G.W. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917

Background imageBead Collection: Kennedy, Shaw, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Kennedy, Shaw, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Kennedy, Shaw, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 or 1917



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"Beads: A Global Tapestry of Culture and Beauty" From the vibrant streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico to the ancient walls of Ohrid's Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church, beads have woven their way into the fabric of our world. These tiny treasures tell stories that transcend borders and connect us all. In Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a sweetlip fish gracefully swims over a sea fan adorned with delicate beads, showcasing nature's own artistry. Meanwhile, in Michigan's Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Tahquamenon Falls cascades in breathtaking autumn hues, reflecting the beauty found even in the smallest details. The Southwest echoes with Native American heritage as Indian Market showcases intricate beadwork alongside traditional crafts. And on Scotland's Isle of Skye, early light bathes The Quiraing in an ethereal glow - a reminder that even amidst rugged landscapes, there is elegance to be found. Traveling further east brings us to Kenya's jungles where members of the Maasai tribe don stunning costumes adorned with colorful beads near their humble huts. In Senegal's Abene village, a Muslim man finds solace and connection through his prayer beads - symbols of devotion and spirituality. Beads also grace Lublin women from Poland who proudly wear them as expressions of tradition and identity. From Mali to Venezuela, these captivating adornments are cherished by people across continents; like angel falls plunging from towering cliffs or Canaima National Park’s lush wilderness – they inspire awe wherever they go. Whether it be for cultural significance or personal style statements; whether adorning jewelry or intricately crafted artworks – beads serve as timeless reminders that beauty can be found everywhere if we take time to appreciate it. So let us celebrate this universal language that transcends boundaries and unites humanity through its shimmering threads.