Spring Chic Box Bag (version 2, pink)

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Object Name

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

Dimensions

0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.

Date

1968?

DESCRIPTION DESIGN FABRICATION CONDITION NOTES

DESCRIPTION

Summary

Box purse depicting a stylized starburst and a bird in profile, screen-printed in pink and decorated with faux gems and pearlescent acrylic embellishments shaped like flowers. "spring chic" is screen printed in the lower right corner, with stars in place of the dots in both i's. One of multiple variations on this theme.

DESIGN

Title of Piece

spring chic (sic)

Artist

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

Associated Product Numbers

MHH

General Colors

Pink, red, green, amber, pearl

Collins's Colors

Topaz, Pearl

Subjects

Birds, chickens, nature, flowers, sun, stars

Signature and/or Mark

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

Accessories

None

Copyright

Undetermined. Possibly reg. no. GP60649; 12/16/1968; MHH; "Stylized chick"

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; 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

Good

Condition notes

Shows some wear to corners; original screen print 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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