Papier Mâché Owl Box Bag by Enid Collins
Object Name
Solid-wood box bag decorated with white papier mâché owl with amber eyes
Dimensions
0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.
Date
1966 - 1968 ca.
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse of solid wood finished in antiqued caramel color and decorated with a white papier mâché owl sitting on a sinuous branch. Owl's eyes decorated with large amber faux gems. No title on purse itself.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Untitled
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Caramel brown, off-white, amber
Collins Jewel Colors
Topaz
Subjects
Owls, birds, animals
Signature and/or Mark
None
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Unknown
FABRICATION
Materials
Papier mâché on solid wood (possibly mahogany); 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
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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