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D8782-1
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- 1939-08-22 (Creation)
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On August 22, 1939, William H. Martin gazed in admiration at his handiwork, a 6'2" Indian Chief made out of newspaper and glue. The pair were posed in Mr. Martin's workshop/shed behind his home at 7035 South Tacoma Way. It housed a delightful clutter of odds and ends from which Mr. Martin created his works of art. A painter by trade, Mr. Martin liked to keep himself busy with hobbies. The Chief weighed 225 pounds and took 15 years to build. It was constructed by gluing one sheet of newspaper on top of another until it reached the proper height. Mr. Martin also built totem poles and whimsically trimmed them with ashtrays or clocks or electric lights. He sang and recited epic poems as he worked. And to keep the Chief from getting lonely, he was building an Indian Princess to keep him company. (T. Times 8/24/1939, pg. 2)
Martin, William H.; Cigar store Indians;