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Oswold Counsell Stephens

Oswold Counsell Stephens (11 December 1896 – 8 May 1980) was a notable New Zealand teacher, chemist and potter. He was born in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1896. He was elected a life member of the New Zealand Society of Potters in 1965, together with Elizabeth Matheson and Olive Jones.

Oswold Counsell Stephens

Born
1896
Died
1980
Nationality
New Zealand
Occupation
chemist · ceramicist · teacher · potter

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Oswold Counsell Stephens (11 December 1896 – 8 May 1980) was a notable New Zealand teacher, chemist and potter. He was born in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1896. He was elected a life member of the New Zealand Society of Potters in 1965, together with Elizabeth Matheson and Olive Jones.

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