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Eddie Owens Martin (St. EOM), (1908–1986), “Untitled (Handbag)”, Buena Vista, Georgia, after 19…
Untitled (Handbag)
Eddie Owens Martin (St. EOM), (1908–1986), “Untitled (Handbag)”, Buena Vista, Georgia, after 19…
Eddie Owens Martin (St. EOM), (1908–1986), “Untitled (Handbag)”, Buena Vista, Georgia, after 1957, Leather, rope, horse hair, brass beads, and plastic beads, bag: 3/4 x 17 1 x 16 in.; strap: 20 ¾ in. long, Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of the Columbus State University Foundation and Kohler Foundation, Inc., made possible by Institute 193, 2018.22.8. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Record Details

Untitled (Handbag)

Artist ((1908–1986))
Place createdBuena Vista, Georgia, United States
Date1957–1986
MediumLeather, rope, horse hair, brass beads, and plastic beads
DimensionsBag: 3/4 x 17 x 16 " (1.9 x 43.2 x 40.6 cm)
Strap: 20 3/4 " (52.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Columbus State University Foundation and Kohler Foundation, Inc., made possible by Institute 193
Accession number2018.22.8
ClassificationCostume
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
On View
Not on view
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