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Vol. 3 (1991)

French Beadmaking: An Historic Perspective Emphasizing the 19th and 20th Centuries

  • Marie-José Opper
  • Howard Opper
Submitted
January 14, 2025
Published
2025-01-15

Abstract

Beadmaking in France began in pre-Roman times. It reached its zenith in the 19th and 20th centuries when beads of sundry materials and styles were produced in both artisanal workshops and large factories to decorate a multitude of items and to serve as components of fashion jewelry. This article discusses the different beadmakers and their varied products.