Hank Gilpin

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Hank Gilpin
Born1946 (age 7576) [1]
Nationality American [1]
Alma mater Rhode Island School of Design [2]
Occupation Woodworker
Years active1973 – Present [3]
Notable work
Wardrobe, Bench, Desk and bookcase [4]

Hank Gilpin is an American furniture maker and wood sculptor. [5] [6] He is known for using distinctive types of wood. His work is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. [7] [8] [9] Having worked under Tage Frid while studying at the Rhode Island School of Design, [10] Gilpin owns and operates a woodworking shop in Lincoln, Rhode Island. [3] [ better source needed ]

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