Sophistikit Box Bag (gold)

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Object Name

"Sophistikit" screen-printed and bejeweled box bag featuring a stylized metallic-gold cat

Dimensions

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

Date

1966

DESCRIPTION DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

DESCRIPTION

Summary

Box purse depicting a Siamese-like, stylized cat screen printed in metallic gold and decorated with Topaz faux gems and white 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

Gold (metal), amber, white

Collins's Colors

Topaz, 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 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 fun theme.

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