The Syria-Lebanon Room is unique for the fact that it is an 18th century interior from a Damascus home, transported to Pittsburgh via a New York gallery. The walls, ceiling and interior of the door are original elements to what was likely a reception room or otherwise a room in which to live and perhaps have guests.
Hospitality is shown with the cushioned seating, the collapsible table with tea cups, and the display shelves upon which a host would array objects for view and use. The hypenated name of the Room refers to a time in 20th century history when the region was known under this moniker, post WW1 and into WW2.
