Slow Poke II Box Bag (blue green)

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Object Name

"Slowpoke II" screen-printed, faux-jewel embellished tortoise box bag

Dimensions

11 L x 5 3/4 H x 2 3/4 D in.

Date

1964

DESCRIPTION DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

DESCRIPTION

Summary

Box purse depicting a faux-gem encrusted turtle in (leisurely) motion among a field of gem flowers. Screen printing is a gradient from royal blue to light green. Faux jewels include Aquamarine, Topaz, Crystal and small opalescent flowers with amber centers. "slow poke II" is screen printed in lower left corner. One variation on the theme.

DESIGN

Title of Piece

slow poke II (sic)

Artist

Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas

Associated Product Codes

HH

General Colors

Dark blue, green, amber, turquoise, white

Collins's Colors

Aquamarine, Crystal, Topaz, Pearl

Subjects

Turtles, animals, nature

Signature and/or Mark

"ec" and copyright symbol screen printed on lower right front

Accessories

None

Copyright

Reg. no. GP44191; 08/20/1964; "Side view of turtle"

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

Unknown

Rarity

Unrated

CONDITION

Condition

Excellent

Condition notes

Shows less than typical wear; original screen print vivid; jewels intact and in good condition.

Preservation notes

None

NOTES

Additional notes

One of several designs on this theme.

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