My [Heart] [Pants] 4 U

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Object Name

"My [Heart] [Pants] 4 U" jeweled box bag substituting numbers, letters and pictures for funny word play

Dimensions

0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.

Date

1962

DESCRIPTION DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

DESCRIPTION

Summary

One of the wackier word-play designs by Enid Collins. Solid light-toned wood box purse screen printed in bright white and vivid red. Uses numerals, letters and pictures to create a visual pun on the phrase, "My heart pants for you." Large red-outlined heart at center is decorated in round faux ruby stones and flanked by "my" and "4" on left, an illustration of ruffles pantaloons and "u" at right. Three red acrylic rose appliqués decorate the bottom of the design.

DESIGN

Title of Piece

my [heart] [pants] 4 u (sic)

Artist

Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas

Associated Product Codes

General Colors

Bright white, vivid cherry red

Collins Jewel Colors

Ruby

Subjects

Love, passion, humor, word-play, numbers, letters, visual puns

Signature and/or Mark

"ec" and copyright symbol printed on lower right of front panel

Accessories

Undetermined

Reg. no. GP36225; 12/15/1962

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-stained 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