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R. Guy Cowan

1884 – 1957

American potter and designer

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About R. Guy Cowan

Lived 1884 – 1957 (aged 72). R. Guy Cowan was an American designer.

Reginald Guy Cowan (August 1, 1884 – March 10, 1957) was an American potter and designer. He founded Cowan Pottery and was a leading figure in the Cleveland School of artists.

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Important facts

Born

1 August 1884, East Liverpool

Birth century

19th century

Died

10 March 1957, Tucson

Occupation

Designer

Nationality

United States

Education

New York State College of Ceramics

Also known as

R Guy Cowan, Reginald Guy Cowan

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped R. Guy Cowan's

Albert Wangerin

1844 – 1933

Mathematician

Harvey Washington Wiley

Frequently asked questions

Who was R. Guy Cowan?

American potter and designer (1884-1957)

When was R. Guy Cowan born?

R. Guy Cowan was born on 1 August 1884 in East Liverpool.

When did R. Guy Cowan die?

R. Guy Cowan died on 10 March 1957 in Tucson.

What was R. Guy Cowan's occupation?

R. Guy Cowan was a designer.

What nationality was R. Guy Cowan?

R. Guy Cowan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: R. Guy Cowan

· Wikidata: Q7273660

· DBpedia: R. Guy Cowan

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