Papillon (black on natural) Box Bag by Enid Collins
Object Name
"Papillon" stylized butterfly bejeweled box bag, black
Dimensions
9 3/8 L x 4 7/8 H x 2 1/4 D in.
Date
Prob. 1971
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse of light-toned wood screen printed in black, depicting a stylized butterfly with wings decorated in faux gems of gold and crystal. Black acrylic embellishments. "Papillon," French for "butterfly," serigraph appears along left side of front in hand-script printed style. One variation on this theme.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Papillon
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Black, gold, white
Collins Jewel Colors
Crystal, undetermined
Subjects
Butterflies, insects, animals
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbol printed on lower right corner in stacked fashion
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Prob. reg. no. GP72001; 01/25/1971; "Butterfly"
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on wood; glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; brass findings; vinyl handle; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Web-press serigraph print; machine-made box; some hand assembly (hand application of jewels)
Place of Manufacture
Medina, Texas
Places of Sale
Undetermined
Rarity
Unrated
CONDITION
Condition
Very good
Condition notes
Shows typical wear from use; serigraph vivid; original jewels intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One variation on this theme.
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