60s enid collins “daisies won’t tell” box purse

60s enid collins “daisies won’t tell” box purseOriginal 1966 Enid Collins wooden box handbag with jeweled daisies, painted graphics, and interior mirror; signed inside lid. Designed by Enid Collins of Texas in the 1960s, this hand painted wooden box bag reflects the optimism and wit of mid century American design. Collins purses bridged craft and fashion, each one a small piece of wearable art, often featuring clever phrases and jewel like embellishments. Today, her work is recognized as a

and a flash of fuchsia

coral pinks

heavyweight cotton

or wamsutta

and decorative ladder detailing reflect the late 1990s into early 2000s shift toward hyper feminine tailoring and craft driven embellishment

fitted silhouette with pointed collar

Made in the USA from lightweight cotton blend

Features a structured A-line cut and metal back zipper

when her prints became cult favorites among artists

Hand rolled edges add a refined finish

Made in the USA from soft 100% cotton

cropped swing silhouette