Collins of Texas

Enid Collins, the renowned paper Mache brooch and purse artist started her creations in the late 1950s, highly collectable today, these bags and box purse treasures were essential fashion accessories for the ladies of the 1960's era. Her whimsical designs are an expression of the "peace and love" hippy generation, but sophisticated enough for today's modern woman.

Prices range from $45.00 to $250.00, depending on condition and rarity

 

Item # ec01

Enid Collins large Money Tree box bag purse, 1960s hand painted green and orange plastic beads with gold coin decoration. White plastic handle.
Good condition $90.00

Inside with mirror and horse logo

 


Item # ec02

Enid Collins 1960's small box bag flower purse, gold, clear and white plastic beads, gold leather strap handle. Good condition, one bead needs glued on (included)
$70.00

inside showing mirror
bottom of purse showing logo

Item # ec03

Enid Collins 1960's small Mira Flores box bag, blue, green, orange, white beads with two brass beads, one in the front and one on the top, white plastic handle - fair condition with some wear around the corners
$65.00

side of purse, green replacement bead
other side of purse, middle bead possibly replaced
inside showing mirror

Item # ec04

Enid Collins 1960's Money Tree III mid-size box bag, hand painted decorated with gold "coins", partially worn white leather strap closure, white plastic handle
$65.00

inside mirror with horse logo dated 1965
back of purse showing a stripe of something across the back

Item # ec05

Collins of Texas Money to Burn 1960's box bag purse hand decorated with a Confederate $20 bill and "coins", black plastic handle - bad condition
$40.00

inside of box showing mirror and early hand logo
back of box several scratches

Item # ec06

SOLD

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted box bag purse Fauna, glass stones, leather clasp and black plastic handle - good condition, some ware on the sides
$80.00


Item # ec07

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted box bag purse Wise Guys, brown and gold plastic bead eyes, brown leather and brass closure, black plastic handle, good condition
$85.00

inside of box showing mirror and horse logo, dated 1962

Item # ec08

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted box bag purse For the Birds, black plastic handle, good condition
$65.00

inside of box showing mirror

Item # ec09

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted box bag purse One for the Money, almost perfect condition
$125.00

inside of box showing mirror and horse logo, dated 1964

Item # ec10

SOLD

Collins of Texas 1960's small hand painted box bag purse Night Owl , brass closure and black plastic handle, wear around the sides
$99.00

inside showing mirror, dated 1967

**This purse is a rare collectible since it it black, most of these purses were made in a finished mahogany.


Item # ec11

SOLD

Collins of Texas 1960's smallhand painted box bag purse Glitterbugs milky blue, yellow and green plastic beads, brass closure, white plastic handle,very hippy! Great condition $95.00 - This item is sold

inside showing sun logo and mirror reflecting the 1960's ceiling!


Item # ec12

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted small box bag purse Milles Fleurs, gold and clear beads with goldish brash embellishments, white plastic handle, good condition
$85.00

inside of box showing mirror and horse logo

Item # ec13

SOLD

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted canvas bag purse Up, up and away! Blue, green, gold beads, black leather straps and purse closure, great condition
$95.00

purse name
ec logo and cute flower on the side

Item # ec14

Collins of Texas 1960's hand mid-size painted box bag purse Cable Car, brass closure, black plastic handle
$80.00

inside showing mirror and horse logo

Item # ec15

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted box bag purse Money Tree canvas purse bag, shiny blue, green, gold beads, with "coins". Great condition
$95.00

close of up glass beads
name of purse

Item # ec16

Collins of Texas 1959 hand painted and paper mache' box bag purse, gold beads, early purse in great condition
$250.00

top of purse
side of purse
back of purse (small ding on the top)
bottom of purse
inside of box showing turquoise interior and mirror

Item # ec17

Collins of Texas 1959 hand painted and paper mache' box bag purse, gold beads, early purse in good condition
$180.00

inside of box showing mirror and early "hand" signature

Item # ec18

SOLD

Collins of Texas 1960's hand mid-size painted box bag purse Glitter Bugs, glass beads, black plastic straps with original tag, good condition
$90.00

top of box
inside showing mirror and sun logo

Item # ec19

Collins of Texas 1960's hand mid-size painted box bag purse Money Tree, brown and white plastic beads and "coins", worn leather straps, fair condition
$50.00

top of box purse
inside showing mirror and sun logo

Item # ec20

SOLD

Collins of Texas 1960's hand large mid-size painted box bag purse Pot o Gold, brass closure, black plastic handle, good condition
$65.00

inside showing mirror and horse logo

Item # ec21

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted canvas bag purse Jewel Bowkay, lots of beautiful blue, white, green and gold beads, white leather straps, good condition
$95.00

name of purse

Item # ec22

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted box bag purse Les Fleures, white, gold, white and green, brass bee showing inside mirror white leather strap. Good condition
$60.00

top of purse
bottom of purse

Item # ec23

SOLD

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted canvas bag purse Sea Garden, lots of beautiful blue, white, green and gold beads, white leather straps, good condition
$95.00

Sea Garden name

Item # ec24

Collins of Texas 1960's hand painted black canvas bag purse Jewel Garden, a few missing jewels (included, need re-glued) fair to good condition $55.00

name of purse