Sophistikits Box Bag (3, black)

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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 DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

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.

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