Sophistikits Box Bag (3, black)
Object Name
"Sophistikits" screen-printed and bejeweled box bag featuring a three stylized black cats
Dimensions
11 1/8 L x 8 1/2 H X 2 3/4 W in.
Date
1967
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse depicting three Siamese-like, stylized cats screen printed in black and decorated with faux gems. Kittens eyes are done in Emerald jewels; collars and legs in Crystal stones. "Sophistikits" 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
Sophistikits
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
RHH
General Colors
Black, green, white
Collins's Colors
Emerald, 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
Reg. no. GP548l6; 05/15/1967; "Three stylized cats"
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany with walnut stain); glass jewels manufactured for Collins of Texas in the Czech Republic; acrylic embellishments; hand-wrought solid brass clasps and ornaments; rigid vinyl handle; 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.
Gallery
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Collection Catalog
Box BagsMichele Van HaeckeNature, Fauna (Animals), Flora - Flowers, Word-Play, 1960-1969, Fauna - Cats, SComment
Vintage box bag by Enid Collins.