FIG. 1 is a perspective view of our new design for a potholder folded widthwise, the pot being shown in dotted lines which is for illustrative purposes only and is not part of the claimed design.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of our new design for a potholder folded lengthwise, the pot being shown in dotted lines which is for illustrative purposes only and is not part of the claimed design.

FIG. 3 is top perspective view of our new design for a potholder.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view of FIG. 3.

FIG. 8 is a front side elevation view of FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 9 is a back side elevation view of FIG. 3.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a potholder, as shown and described.

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