Papier Mâché Sun Box Bag by Enid Collins
Object Name
Solid-wood box bag decorated with papier mâché anthropomorphic sun
Dimensions
11 1/4 L x 5 3/8 H x 4 1/4 D in.
Date
1966 - 1968 ca.
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse of light-toned wood finished in antiqued off-white and decorated with a papier mâché anthropomorphic sun. Face is also in off-white, with sun rays in golden brown. 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
Ivory, golden brown, black
Collins Jewel Colors
N/A
Subjects
Sun, nature, celestial, faces
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" in raised papier mâché on lower right corner (no copyright symbol)
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
Techniques
Web-press serigraph print; machine-made box; 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
One variation on this theme.
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