U R the [Apple] of My I (1967)
Object Name
"U R the Apple of My I" box bag, 1967 version
Dimensions
8 1/2 L x 4 1/4 H x 1 7/8 D in.
Date
1967
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Box purse featuring screen-printed design in black and bright red on wood with a natural finish. Playfully replaces words in the idiom "you are the apple of my eye" with large, flourish-enhanced letters and a colorful apple, center front. Black vinyl handle. One of several variations Enid Collins designed on this theme.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
u R the (apple, pictured) oF my I (sic)
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
General Colors
Bright red, black, yellow, white, green
Collins's Colors
Not determined.
Subjects
Puns, idioms, fruit, illustration, alphabet
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" screen printed on lower right of front panel
Accessories
None
Copyright
Undetermined
FABRICATION
Materials
Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany); 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
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.
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One of several versions Collins designed based on this theme. Puns were a standard Enid Collins features and apples a favorite fruit motif.
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