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1947

  • Work on this object began.

1985

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Coke Ovens Bowl

This is a bowl. It was created by John A. Foster. It is dated 1947 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is stoneware, pigment. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Robert Dieboll and Frances Dieboll. It is credited GIft of Robert and Frances Dieboll.

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 19.3 x 23.2 cm (7 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Coke Ovens Bowl; John A. Foster (1900 – 1980); USA; stoneware, pigment; H x diam.: 19.3 x 23.2 cm (7 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.); GIft of Robert and Frances Dieboll; 1985-111-1

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