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1945

  • Work on this object began.

1980

  • We acquired this object.

  • Work on this object ended.

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Sculpture (USA)

This is a sculpture. It was made by Otellie Loloma. It is dated 1945–80 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..

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Its dimensions are

H x W: 30.5 x 20.4 cm (12 in. x 8 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sculpture (USA); Made by Otellie Loloma (1922–1993); stoneware; H x W: 30.5 x 20.4 cm (12 in. x 8 1/16 in.); Gift of S.C.Johnson & Son, Inc.; 1980-18-8

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