Hans Jørgen Thorvald Christensen (1924–1983) was a Danish-born American master silversmith, metalsmith, jeweler, designer, and educator. In the second half of the 20th century, he was a major contributor to handcrafted silver design in the United States. Christensen taught at Rochester Institute of Technology for many years and held the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Professorship in Contemporary Crafts. In 1979, he was honored as a Fellow of the American Craft Council. He is the namesake of the Society of American Silversmiths' Hans Christensen Sterling Silversmith's Award.
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| - Hans Jørgen Thorvald Christensen (1924–1983) was a Danish-born American master silversmith, metalsmith, jeweler, designer, and educator. In the second half of the 20th century, he was a major contributor to handcrafted silver design in the United States. Christensen taught at Rochester Institute of Technology for many years and held the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Professorship in Contemporary Crafts. In 1979, he was honored as a Fellow of the American Craft Council. He is the namesake of the Society of American Silversmiths' Hans Christensen Sterling Silversmith's Award. (en)
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| - Henrietta, New York, U.S. (en)
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| - Hans Jørgen Thorvald Christensen (1924–1983) was a Danish-born American master silversmith, metalsmith, jeweler, designer, and educator. In the second half of the 20th century, he was a major contributor to handcrafted silver design in the United States. Christensen taught at Rochester Institute of Technology for many years and held the Charlotte Fredericks Mowris Professorship in Contemporary Crafts. In 1979, he was honored as a Fellow of the American Craft Council. He is the namesake of the Society of American Silversmiths' Hans Christensen Sterling Silversmith's Award. (en)
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