Are these trade beads?

itzyoboyandrew

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I have other colors of beads I have found, but decided to post these. These are made of glass
Going to note, I couldnt get a picture of it, but some of the beads have a square hole in them.

Also it would be nice, if these arent trade beads, to explain your reasoning behind saying that, so I know what to look for.

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They look like the beads I had back in the 70s.
 

Look newer to me, also......(but I'm not an expert!) :dontknow:

Iowa Dale
 

I don’t think they are trade beads. Neither Indian or Venetian. See samples below of trade beads.
I believe yours are modern beads.

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the small ones are seed beads, available today at any bead store. While yes, native peoples did use seed beads later, they are not considered trade beads.
 

Thank you all for the info/replies
 

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