Papier Mâché White Flower on Green Box Bag by Enid Collins
Catalog No. 0000.00.00
Object Name
Solid-wood box bag decorated with an antiqued-white papier mâché flower on antiqued green
Dimensions
8 5/8 L x 4 1/4 H x 1 7/8 D in.
Date
1966 - 1968 ca.
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse of solid wood painted in antiqued green and metallic gold. Decorated with a papier mâché flower in antiqued white and yellow-orange, with a large faux-amber stone in its center. Small, round metallic-gold embellishments. Vinyl handle is antiqued dark green.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Untitled
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Antique green, white, yellow-orange, amber, gold (metal)
Collins Jewel Colors
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 OR natural hand-stained leather handles; satin lining; mirror
Place of Manufacture
Techniques
Papier mâché; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; some hand assembly
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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