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Antique Seed and Pound Beads (Pony Beads) in Pre-1890 Native American Art
Beads manufactured nowadays differ from those made one or two hundred years ago, particulary in colour shades and shape. Antique beads were all of European origin and made of glass. The articless discusses history of seed and pony beads and differences between historic and modern beads colours and shapes. It contains images of many Plains Indians pre-reservation items and list of the most widespread 19th century bead colours.