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1961 is notable because it is the first year Enid chose to submit her designs to the U.S. Copyright Office. In a two month period — between November 6, 1961 and December 30, 1961 — twelve (12) copyrights were submitted. Based on its copyright date, Copycats was the very first design copyrighted.
Also notable this year was Enid’s use of gold leather (as evidenced by four box bags). Most designs are illustrative, focusing more on the illustration than the use of jewels. If jewels are used, they are crystal/glass with mirrored foil backing.
Distinct to this year are the “ec” initials and copyright at a slant. By mid 1963, Enid started putting her initials on a straight line and/or incorporating them into the design itself. In a few rare cases, such as Butterfly Box (and later, For the Birds), the copyright is inside and not on the outside design.
Total Box Bags: 10
Total Totes: 2
Unknown: 0
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Value: $ — $$ (early, limited designs)
Copyright Date: 12/15/61
Copyright Description: leaves, sun, and others stylized
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Value: $ — $$ (early, rare, limited designs)
Copyright Date: 12/15/61
Copyright Description: species of insects
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Fun Fact: Debuted in the 1962 Spring season and sold for Valentine’s Day.
Value: $ — $$ (early, limited designs)
Copyright Date: 12/15/61
Copyright Description: carriage, street lamp, stylized
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Fun Fact: Re-released in 1972 under the Tandy logo
Value: $ — $$ (early, limited designs)
Copyright Date: 12/30/61
Copyright Description: rooster, sun
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Value: $$ — $$$$$ (early, rare, fan favorite, limited design)
Copyright Date: 11/6/61
Copyright Description: group of 5 stylized cats
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
While the first copyright recorded at the US Copyright Office was Copy Cats, it wasn’t the first design. Enid started screen printing fabric in 1956 and prior totes demonstrate her experimentation with a theme.
Value: $ — $$ (early, limited number of designs)
Copyright Date: 12/15/61
Copyright Description: stylized sun
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Fun Fact: Original ad described, “Truly a glamorous gift, hand decorated, jeweled spring handbags made right here in Texas! The over-size white with gold box bag Fiesta Del Sol…$10.98.”
Value: $ — $$$ (early, fan favorite, limited design)
Copyright Date: 12/30/61
Copyright Description: [stylized]
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Value: $ (early, but many money tree designs)
Copyright Date: 12/30/61
Copyright Description: stylized
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Value: $ — $$ (early, rare, limited design)
Copyright Date: 12/30/61
Copyright Description: rooster among hens
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Value: $ — $$$$$ (early, extremely rare and limited design)
Copyright Date: 12/30/61
Copyright Description: three playful horses
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Value: $ — $$ (early, rare, single design)
Copyright Date: 12/15/61
Copyright Description: angels holding tie over heart
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED
Value: $ (early, not rare, multiple designs, starter box bag)
Copyright Date: 11/7/61
Copyright Description: monogrammed letters, fruit
Photo Credit: Laura, site owner
Status: CONFIRMED