Spring Chic Box Bag (version 1, white)

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Object Name

"Spring Chic" bird-themed jewel-embellished box bag, white

Dimensions

0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.

Date

1965

DESCRIPTION DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

DESCRIPTION

Summary

Box purse depicting a stylized bird in profile, screen-printed in white and embellished with pearlescent and pearly green acrylic embellishments shaped like flowers and leaves. "Spring Chic" is screen printed in the lower right corner, where Collins regularly titled her work. One of multiple variations on this theme.

DESIGN

Title of Piece

Spring Chic (sic)

Artist

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

General Colors

White, pearl, pearlescent green

Collins's Colors

Undetermined

Subjects

Birds, chickens, nature, flowers

Signature and/or Mark

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

Accessories

None

Copyright

Reg. no. GP45430; 01/02/1965

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 typical wear, including to handles; original screen print unmarred and vivid; embellishments intact, in place and in good condition.

Preservation notes

None

NOTES

Additional notes

One of several designs featuring chicken puns, a favorite Enid Collins theme.

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