Road Runner Box Bag (version 3, black gold)
Object Name
"Roadrunner" bird-themed bejeweled box bag in black and amber
Dimensions
8 5/8 L x 6 5/8 H x 2 3/4 D in.
Date
0000
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse featuring a serigraph of a stylized roadrunner and sun printed in black on a warm-toned wood. Embellished with amber faux gems and metallic gold fabric and acrylic embellishments. "roadrunner" serigraph in hand-script cursive style appears in lower left corner.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
roadrunner (sic)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Black, amber, gold (metal)
Collins Jewel Colors
Topaz, Gold (metal)
Subjects
Birds, nature, sun, the West
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" serigraph on lower right front
Accessories
Undetermined
Copyright
Undetermined
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany with natural finish); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; natural hand-stained leather trim; 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 leather and interior; minor wear to wood; serigraph vivid; original jewels and embellishments intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One of many variations on this theme.
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