Sophistikit Box Bag (tan and blue)

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Object Name

"Sophistikit" screen-printed and bejeweled box bag featuring a stylized tan cat and blue gem flowers

Dimensions

11 1/8 L x 8 5/8 H x 2 3/4 D in.

Date

1964

DESCRIPTION DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

DESCRIPTION

Summary

Box purse depicting a Siamese-like, stylized cat screen printed in black and tan, and embellished with faux-gem Aquamarine eyes and a Topaz collar. Three large flowers and round stones in multi-colored jewels decorate the field. "Sophistikit" is screen printed in lower left corner. One of multiple variations on a theme very popular with Enid Collins and collectors.

DESIGN

Title of Piece

Sophistikit

Artist

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

Associated Product Codes

RHH

General Colors

Turquoise, tan, amber, blue, green, brown

Collins's Colors

Aquamarine, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz

Subjects

Animals, domestic animals, cats, puns

Signature and/or Mark

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

Accessories

None

Copyright

Reg. no. GP43241; 05/12/1964; "Stylized kitten & stars"

FABRICATION

Materials

Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany); 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 fun theme.

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