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1968

  • Work on this object began.

1980

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Bowl (USA)

This is a bowl. It was made by Henry Varnum Poor. It is dated 1968 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is stoneware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.. It is credited Gift of S.C.Johnson & Son, Inc..

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 10.8 x 33 cm (4 1/4 x 13 in.)

It has the following markings

Incised signature on unglazed underside of base: "HVP" in monogram and "68".

Cite this object as

Bowl (USA); Made by Henry Varnum Poor (American, 1888 – 1971); stoneware; H x diam.: 10.8 x 33 cm (4 1/4 x 13 in.); Gift of S.C.Johnson & Son, Inc.; 1980-18-10

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