Sorry about the pic; I scanned it from one of Stef's books and this is as good as it got.

Derived from: Name used England after famed actress and courtesan, Kitty Fisher, of the 18th century. (Springett and Springett 1987:20-23).

Earliest Use: Unknown, said to be an old name.

Origin: Venice, ca. 1830-1900.

Distinctive Trait: Color of the bead, placement of spots.

Distribution: Global.

Remarks: The bead could not have been made in honor of her; the Springetts had concluded this.