True Friendship
Object Name
"True Friendship" bejeweled box bag
Dimensions
0 L x 0 H X 0 D in.
Date
1961
DESCRIPTION
Faux gem embellishments on angels' wings and at base of heart. Black vinyl handle and black-leather clasp detail.
Summary
Box purse with a screen-printed design of two angels in profile facing a large, central heart framing the following text: "true friendship is a Gordian knot which angel hands have tied..."
Faux gem embellishments on angels' wings and at base of heart. Black vinyl handle and black-leather clasp detail.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Untitled (?)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Turquoise, blue, black, amber
Collins's Colors
Aquamarine, Topaz
Subjects
Friendship, love, idioms, angels, religion
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" screen printed on lower right of front panel
Accessories
None
Copyright
Reg. no. GP31887; 12/15/1961; "Anglels and true friendship; Angels holding tie over heart"
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 less-than-typical wear, including to handles; original screen-print in excellent condition; original jewels intact and in place.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
None.
Gallery
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