Texicana (version 2, black)
Object Name
"Texicana" Texas-themed box bag with coins, in black
Dimensions
0 L x 0 H x 0 D in.
Date
0000
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse screen printed with symbols of Texas (longhorn steer, The Alamo, cowboy boot, oil rigs, map) and embellished with shiny faux-gold coins. Black and metallic-gold screen printing on red-toned wood. Black vinyl handle. "texicana" screen-printed in lower left of front panel.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
texicana (sic)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Black and gold (metal)
Collins's Colors
Gold (metal)
Subjects
Texas, the West, history, cowboys, cattle industry, oil industry, money
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" screen printed on lower right of front panel
Accessories
None
Copyright
Undetermined. Possibly: 1) reg. no. GP43363, 06/07/1964, "Texas motif"; 2) reg. no. GP74921, 05/15/1971, GW, "Longhorn cow & others"
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; 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, including to handles; original coins intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One of several variations on the Texas riches theme.
Gallery
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