Sassoon Family History on Display in New York’s Jewish Museum

The story of the Sassoons, a family whose history spans centuries and nations, is now on show at New York’s Jewish Museum. The new exhibition follows four generations, from Iraq to India, China and England, showing their role in trade, art collecting, architectural patronage and civic engagement through more than 120 objects and works of art. The paintings on show include works by John Singer Sargent or Thomas Gainsborough, with further highlights including rare manuscripts, ceremonial ceramics and personal items. The Sassoons, a wealthy Jewish family, were expelled from Baghdad due to the inc…

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