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Bernard Bernstein

1928 – 2021

American metalsmith, Judaica silversmith

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About Bernard Bernstein

Lived 1928 – 2021 (aged 92). Bernard Bernstein was an American metalsmith, teacher and silversmith.

Bernard "Bernie" L. Bernstein (August 17, 1928 – July 28, 2021) He taught industrial arts for many years at City College of New York,

Bernstein was named a fellow in 2009 of the American Craft Council (ACC).

Life and career

Bernard Bernstein was born on August 17, 1928, in Bronx, New York City. He received a M.F.A. degree from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); and a PhD in 1972 from New York University (NYU).

Death and legacy Bernstein died on July 28, 2021, in New York. the Philadelphia Museum of Art; and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The Bernard Bernstein Archive is part of the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Metalsmith, teacher, silversmith
Nationality
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology, New York University
Employers
City College of New York
Awards
Fellow of the American Craft Council
Also known as
Bernie Bernstein, Bernard L. Bernstein

People in Bernard Bernstein's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Bernard Bernstein's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Bernard Bernstein?

American metalsmith, Judaica silversmith (1928–2021)

When was Bernard Bernstein born?

Bernard Bernstein was born on 17 August 1928 in New York City.

When did Bernard Bernstein die?

Bernard Bernstein died on 28 July 2021.

What was Bernard Bernstein's occupation?

Bernard Bernstein was a metalsmith, teacher and silversmith.

What nationality was Bernard Bernstein?

Bernard Bernstein was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernard Bernstein

· Wikidata: Q106629596

· DBpedia: Bernard Bernstein (metalsmith)

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