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Bob Stocksdale

1913-01-01 – 2003-01-01

Portrait of Bob Stocksdale
Photograph of craft artist Robert Stocksdale at The Craftsman's World: Third Annual Conference of American Craftsmen, June 19 - 21, 1959, at Lake George, New York. pp.172Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Bob Stocksdale (1913 – January 6, 2003) was an American woodturner, known for his bowls formed from rare and exotic woods. He was raised on his family farm and enjoyed working with tools. His wife of more than 30 years, Kay Sekimachi, stated that, "His grandfather gave him a pocketknife, and he started to whittle. That's how it started."

Occupation & Career

artist, wood-turner

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship; Fellow of the American Craft Council

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Honors & Awards

Fellow of the American Craft Council · Gold Medal for Consummate Craftsmanship

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q4934099 — wikidata View source

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