Owl + Pussy Cat (warm brown, crystal) Box Bag by Enid Collins
Object Name
"Owl and Pussycat" themed bejeweled box bag, black and warm brown
Dimensions
11 1/8 L x 2 3/4 W x 5 7/8 H in.
Date
0000
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse of medium-toned wood screen printed in warm brown and black, depicting the main characters of "The Owl and the Pussycat" fable. Owl's and cat's eyes decorated with crystal faux gems. Acrylic embellishments include owl's beak and a copper star. "owl + pussy cat" serigraph appears in lower left corner of front in hand-script printed style. Black vinyl handle. One variation on this theme.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
owl + pussy cat (sic)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
General Colors
Warm red-brown, black, amber, white
Collins Jewel Colors
Crystal, Topaz
Subjects
Fables, fairytales, birds, cats, animals
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" printed on lower right corner (no copyright symbol)
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Unknown
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on wood; glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; brass findings; vinyl handle; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Web-press serigraph print; machine-made box; some hand assembly (hand application of jewels)
Place of Manufacture
Medina, Texas
Places of Sale
Undetermined
Rarity
Unrated
CONDITION
Condition
Very good
Condition notes
Shows typical wear from use; serigraph vivid; original jewels intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One variation on the theme, based on the classic fable.
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