'Gilded Lions and Jeweled Horses: The Synagogue to the Carousel' traces the journey of Jewish woodcarvers and other artisans from Europe to America and the unsung role they played in establishing a distinct Jewish culture throughout the United States. Nearly one hundred artworks and objects featured are a testament to a history of survival and transformation. They provide a surprising revelation of the link that was forged between the synagogue and the carousel.
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