How does on distinguish rosary beads from 17th-18th century glass trade beads? Granted, with a crucifix, it is a given, but otherwise?

Lyle Browning, RPA


On Nov 6, 2011, at 10:22 PM, Boyer, Jeffrey, DCA wrote:

> We have rosary beads from a couple of 19th century households in north-central New Mexico. We also have a center-piece (is that the correct name?) and part of a crucifix from one of those households. I can provide references if you'd like.
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> Jeff
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> Jeffrey L. Boyer
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> Nov. 4, 2011
> Hi All,
> I'm looking for information about rosaries from the California Missions.  We got 1, perhaps 2, from near the San Juan Capistrano Mission.  I need pictures or illustrations.
> Thanks in advance.