Posies Box Bag (version 1, natural)
Object Name
"Posies" screen-printed and bejeweled floral box bag, natural
Dimensions
0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.
Date
1971
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse of light-toned natural wood featuring a spring-green serigraph of stylized flowers in a row. Decorated with transparent faux gemstones in crystal, amber and light green, plus white acrylic embellishments. "Posies" serigraph in hand-script printed style appears in lower left corner.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Posies
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
KP
General Colors
Spring green, light green, amber, white
Collins Jewel Colors
Topaz, Crystal, Pure White
Subjects
Flowers, spring, gardening, nature
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbol printed on lower right corner
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Reg. no. GP74939; 08/15/1971; "Stylized"
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany); faux jewels; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; natural hand-stained leather handles; satin lining; mirror
Techniques
Serigraph (screen) print; machine-made box with hand-applied stain and lacquer; hand-wrought solid brass; 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 on interior; minor wear to wood; serigraph vivid; original jewels intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One of multiple variations on this title.
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