https://collectingcollins.com/1961 daily 0.75 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1607564467753-9PV55XFJ2J2A1J830G8Z/flora%2Band%2Bfauna%2Bfront%2Brotation%2Bangled%2Bright.jpg 1961 - 1961: 12 DESIGNS 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 NOTE: To see a larger image, select the + sign in the upper right corner of the photograph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1607564467753-9PV55XFJ2J2A1J830G8Z/flora%2Band%2Bfauna%2Bfront%2Brotation%2Bangled%2Bright.jpg 1961 - 1961: 12 DESIGNS 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 NOTE: To see a larger image, select the + sign in the upper right corner of the photograph. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1698441040450-JVARKNDQM66YPJBH7FQR/08_1961_4%2Bseasons_CONFIRMED.jpg 1961 - 01 4 Seasons Value: $ — $$ (early, limited designs) Copyright Date: 12/15/61 Copyright Description: leaves, sun, and others stylized Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1607291269438-GK0951PLPJMQ04ARMLVO/flora+%2B+fauna+front+rotation.png 1961 - 1961: 12 DESIGNS 1961 is notable because it is the first year Enid chose to submit her designs to the U.S. Copyright Office. In a two month period — between November 6, 1961 and December 30, 1961 — twelve (12) copyrights were submitted. Based on its copyright date, Copycats was the very first design copyrighted. Also notable this year was Enid’s use of gold leather (as evidenced by three box bags). Most designs are illustrative, focusing more on the illustration than the use of jewels. If jewels are used, they are crystal/glass with mirrored foil backing. Distinct to this year are the “ec” initials and copyright at a slant. By mid 1963, Enid started putting her initials on a straight line and/or incorporating them into the design itself. In a few rare cases, such as Butterfly Box (and later, For the Birds), the copyright is inside and not on the outside design. Total Box Bags: 10 Total Totes: 1, maybe Unknown: 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1713131816619-SR2XONSA1NJJTII4H7UF/03_1961_butterfly+box+DATE+CONFIRMED+NO+COPYRIGHT+SYMBOL.png 1961 - 02 Butterfly Box Value: $ — $$ (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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1713131644527-7QL2CW8GGYLZ0ZM3PXU6/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-11-25%2Bat%2B2.28.59%2BPM.jpg 1961 - 03 [The] Carriage Trade Value: $ — $$ (early, limited designs) Copyright Date: 12/15/61 Copyright Description: carriage, street lamp, stylized Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED Fun Fact: Re-released in 1972 under the Tandy logo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1698441010562-YS3QU8PIJ04NMZU7IGM1/05_1961_cock%2Bo%2Bthe%2Bwalk%2BCONFIRMED.jpg 1961 - 04 Cock o' the walk Value: $ — $$ (early, limited designs) Copyright Date: 12/30/61 Copyright Description: rooster, sun Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1607293802292-NRKQTM75DEG0HKD6DPNV/1961+trial+rotation.png 1961 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1685300886617-9YS1COY3BJYGWAJ1FZAU/01_1961_copycats+CONFIRMED.png 1961 - 05 Copy Cats Value: $$ — $$$$$ (early, rare, fan favorite, limited design) Copyright Date: 11/6/61 Copyright Description: group of 5 stylized cats Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1596739466766-JQ2KR47AFIBUBDGWA473/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-08-06%2Bat%2B1.40.53%2BPM.jpg 1961 - An Earlier Copy Cats While the first copyright recorded at the US Copyright Office was Copy Cats, it wasn’t the first design. Enid started screen printing fabric in 1956 and prior totes demonstrate her experimentation with a theme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1709414424627-YGUA0XUDU1C71MQG6472/06_1961_fiesta%252Bdel%252Bsol%252BCONFIRMED.jpg 1961 - 06 Fiesta del sol Value: $ — $$ (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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1592088639548-49YHJCLQ0N4EMOOWQTII/1961+UR+the+apple.png 1961 - 1961: 12 DESIGNS 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 three 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: 1, maybe Unknown: 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1685384934926-0RQWNNK6HLVZ8LKYGDZY/flora+%2B+fauna+1961.png 1961 - 07 Flora + Fauna Value: $ — $$$ (early, fan favorite, limited design) Copyright Date: 12/30/61 Copyright Description: [stylized] Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1698440949564-5TY0U3GHHJO0MHGNEMG5/09_1961_money%2Btree%2BIV.jpg 1961 - 08 Money Tree IV Value: $ (early, but many money tree designs) Copyright Date: 12/30/61 Copyright Description: stylized Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1685120873493-01JKWFNZT7JZK6RXN21L/IMG_4484.jpg 1961 - 09 Nest Egg Value: $ — $$ (early, rare, limited design) Copyright Date: 12/30/61 Copyright Description: rooster among hens Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1698440765240-3LD3XH6EMN74P5CH3NTM/Screen+Shot+2020-06-11+at+10.24.37+AM.png 1961 - 10 Strawberry Roans Value: $ — $$$$$ (early, extremely rare and limited design) Copyright Date: 12/30/61 Copyright Description: three playful horses Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1685120903497-6V4J6YI5KYQLHHATREHQ/12_1961_GORDIAN%2BKNOT_CONFIRMED.jpg 1961 - 11 True Friendship is a Gordian Knot Value: $ — $$ (early, rare, single design) Copyright Date: 12/15/61 Copyright Description: angels holding tie over heart Photo Credit: Laura, site owner Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1698441081134-XHR9ZDYS16921HG8LM2O/UR+the+apple+of+my+I+1961.png 1961 - 12 U R The [Apple] Of My I 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1591889088148-8VQGLTNTAWA0MB6KGF37/Screen+Shot+2020-06-11+at+10.24.37+AM.png 1961 - 03 [The] Carriage Trade Copyright Date: 12/15/61 Copyright Description: carriage, street lamp, stylized Contribute this photo: Contact Laura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1591835114313-JA0AFEM7PAS2AHN36SLX/02_1961_UR%2Bthe%2Bapple%2Bof%2Bmy%2BI%2BCONFIRMED.jpg 1961 - 12 U R the apple of my I Value: $ (early, not rare, multiple designs, starter box bag) Copyright Date: 11/7/61 Copyright Description: monogrammed letters, fruit Photo Credit: jandfantiquesandcollectibles Status: CONFIRMED https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1592075097830-5TBQ5VKRYEWEPPB83VIO/IMG_4700.png 1961 - 1961 OVERVIEW 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. Copycats was the very first design copyrighted based on its copyright date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1591835290177-MIICVRE0TFHKHQSE3NFV/01_1961_copycats+CONFIRMED.png 1961 - Copy Cats Copyright Date: 11/6/61 Copyright Description: group of 5 stylized cats Photo Credit: Karen Adler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee16c38b3ffdd37bad7d37e/1592076745255-CKIJ4GP411B5XLPKH1IB/1961+UR+apple+of+my+I+slide+overview.png 1961 - 1961 OVERVIEW 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. 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