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John Axel Prip | |
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| Born | July 8, 1922 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 8, 2009 (aged 86) Roger Williams Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Other names | Jack Prip |
| Spouse | Karen Elisabeth Brønnum Jensen (1927-1998) |
John Axel Prip, also known as Jack Prip (1922–2009),[1] was an American master metalsmith, industrial designer, and educator.[2] He was known for setting standards of excellence in American metalsmithing. His works and designs have become famous for bringing together the formal, technical tradition of Danish design into harmony with the American desire for innovation. Several of his designs for the Reed and Barton Company are still in production today.
- ^ Koplos, Janet; Metcalf, Bruce (2010-07-31). Makers: A History of American Studio Craft. Univ of North Carolina Press. p. 338. ISBN 978-0-8078-9583-2.
- ^ "Oral history interview with John Prip". Smithsonian Online Virtual Archives (SOVA). Retrieved 2021-12-15.