Collins of Texas, Enid Collins Roadrunner Original Box Bag (ver 3, black amber)

“Roadrunner" bird-themed bejeweled box bag in black and amber. One of many variations on this theme. Box purse featuring a serigraph of a stylized roadrunner and sun printed in black on a warm-toned wood. Embellished with amber faux gems and metallic gold fabric and acrylic embellishments. "roadrunner" serigraph in hand-script cursive style appears in lower left corner. Artist: Enid Collins (American, 1926-1989), for Collins of Texas General Colors: Black, amber, gold (metal) Collins Jewel Colors: Topaz, Gold (metal) Subjects: Birds, nature, sun, the West Signature and/or Mark: “ec" serigraph on lower right front Materials: Acrylic serigraph on heavily lacquered solid wood (probably mahogany with natural finish); 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 Condition: Very good Condition notes: Shows typical wear from use on leather and interior mirror edges; minor wear to wood; serigraph vivid; original jewels and embellishments intact and in place.