125:(June 14, 1931 – March 29, 1981) was an American-born Canadian ceramic artist noted for her skill in designing functional ceramic ware. She specialized in making teapots, cups and vases and was known for her attention to function and form.
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in New York City. McKinley then made the decision to work with pottery by enrolling, instead, to study in the
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of Art and Design in
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and won the Metal award. In 1976, she became the first potter elected into the
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The Ruth Gowdy McKinley project records are in
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Jefferies, Sue. "Ruth Gowdy McKinley: A legacy of commitment".
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