Zodiac: Virgo (v. 2)
Object Name
Zodiac series Virgo girl bejeweled box bag.
Dimensions
11 L x 6 H x 3 D in.
Date
1968 or 1969 ca. (see Copyright info. under "Design")
DESCRIPTION
Summary
Screenprinted and bejeweled box bag depicting a girl in a flowered skirt holding flowers with faux gem petals and leaves.
DESIGN
Title of Piece
Virgo, from Zodiac series
Artist
Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas
Associated Product Codes
CHF, CHW, W8
General Colors
Olive green, turquoise, orange, gold, blue, light green, pink, violet
Collins's Colors
Aquamarine, Chartreuse, Amythyst (sic), Sapphire; Ivory (straps)
Subjects
Astrology, zodiac, children, girls, flowers, gardens, childhood, nature
Signature and/or Mark
"ec" and copyright symbol screen printed on lower right front
Accessories
None
Copyright
Undetermined; probably 1968 or 1969
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; 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
Excellent
Condition notes
Shows less-than-typical wear; original jewels intact and in place
Preservation notes
None
NOTES
Additional notes
One series of several called "Zodiac."
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