Sophistikit Box Bag (aqua on black)
Object Name
"Sophistikit" screen-printed and bejeweled box bag featuring a stylized turquoise cat on a black background
Dimensions
11 1/8 L x 8 1/2 H x 2 3/4 D in.
Date
1966
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse depicting a Siamese-like, stylized cat screen printed in vivid turquoise and decorated with Aquamarine, Topaz and Crystal faux gems, and gold embellishments. "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
Black, turquoise/aqua blue, amber, white, gold (metal)
Collins's Colors
Aquamarine, Topaz, Crystal, Gold (metal)
Subjects
Animals, domestic animals, cats, puns
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbol screen printed on lower right front
Accessories
None
Copyright
Unknown
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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