Don Potter
English sculptor, wood carver, potter and teacher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the musician, see Don Potter (musician).
Donald Steele Potter (21 April 1902 – 7 June 2004) was an English sculptor, wood carver, potter and teacher.[1][2][3]
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Donald Steele Potter | |
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Born | (1902-04-21)21 April 1902 Newington, Swale, Kent, England |
Died | 7 June 2004(2004-06-07) (aged 102) |
Education | Studied under Eric Gill |
Known for | Sculpture, pottery |
Notable work | Statue of Robert Baden-Powell, London (1960–61) |
Spouse | Mary Potter |
Patron(s) | Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell; Bryanston School |
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Don Potter was born in Newington, near Sittingbourne, Kent, the son of a school teacher, and attended a private school.[4] He joined the Wolf Cubs at the age of eight and became a keen participant in the scouting movement.