Papier Mâché Flowers on Green, Casket Box Bag by Enid Collins
Catalog No. 0000.00.00
Object Name
Solid-wood box bag decorated with papier mâché flowers, antiqued green
Dimensions
11 1/4 L x 5 3/8 H x 4 1/4 D in.
Date
1966 - 1968 ca.
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Top-opening box purse of solid wood painted in antiqued green and decorated with stylized flowers in old gold and antiqued white, with centers in large faux-amber stones. Two leather handles.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Untitled
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Antiqued pale green, yellow-orange, ivory, amber
Collins Jewel Colors
Topaz
Subjects
Flowers, nature
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbol raised on lower right corner of lid
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Unknown
FABRICATION
Materials
Papier mâché on solid wood (possibly mahogany); hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; natural hand-stained leather handle; satin lining; mirror
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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