Papier Mâché Copper Flower on Antique White, Casket Box Bag by Enid Collins
Catalog No. 0000.00.00
Object Name
Casket-style box bag with copper papier mâché flowers on all sides, antiqued white
Dimensions
8 5/8 L x 3 3/8 H x 4 1/4 D in.
Date
1966 - 1968 ca.
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Casket-style box purse of solid brown wood decorated on four sides and top with metallic-copper papier mâché stylized flowers with bright-green and dark-green leaves. Centers embellished with large imitation stones amber and crystal. Background and acrylic daisy embellishments antiqued in off-white and edged with rubbing of metallic copper. Antiqued dark-green vinyl handle.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Untitled
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Antiqued, off-white, bright spring green, dark green (jade), copper (metal), gold (metal)
Collins Jewel Colors
Crystal, Topaz
Subjects
Flowers, nature
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" in raised papier mâché in lower right corner of front panel
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Unknown
FABRICATION
Materials
Papier mâché on solid wood (possibly mahogany); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Papier mâché; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; some hand assembly (hand application of jewels)
Place of Manufacture
Puerto Rico
Places of Sale
Undetermined
Rarity
Unrated
CONDITION
Condition
Very good
Condition notes
Shows typical wear from use
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
Part of papier mâché product line manufactured in Puerto Rico in the late 1960s.
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