Here. too. are richly carved pipes. lovely handpainted porcelains. dazzling. deeply cut lead crystal and scores of other old world treasures. These were part of the culture of the Czechs. Moravians. and Slovaks who immigrated here from Central Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The immigrant experience was arduous and the first years here were not easy. An actual tworoom immigrant home has been faithfully restored to depict their lifestyle as well as many of their handmade tools. Curators have informed the Cedar Rapids Czech Fine Arts Foundation that this is one of the most outstanding of any ethnic collections in this country. Give the great value of this collection. the offer of touring exhibitions and the plans for special programs. the Czech Fine Arts Foundation and several other Czech groups have engaged Mr.
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