Money Tree XII
Object Name
"money tree XII" jeweled box bag featuring three, screen-printed, stylized trees in pots with birds.
Dimensions
11 1/8 L x 5 7/8 H x 2 3/4 D in.
Date
1965
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Solid warm-wood box purse featuring a row of three, stylized trees in pots where birds perch. Screen printed in gradient from white to green, and decorated with imitation gold coins, crystal faux gems and antique metallic and pearlescent flower embellishments. No title on front panel.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
money tree XII (sic)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
HH
General Colors
Green, light green, ivory, metallic gold
Collins Jewel Colors
Crystal, pearl, gold (metal)
Subjects
Money, trees, birds, nature, puns, word-play
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbo printed on lower right of front panel
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Reg. no. GP49371; 11/3/1965; "Three stylized bushes with 4 birds around bases"
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany in natural finish); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; natural hand-rubbed leather trim; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Serigraph (screen) print; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; 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 embellishments intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
A fun take on a very popular Enid Collins theme.
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