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is a rare and historically significant program from the 1923 Oberammergau Home Arts Exhibition. The exhibition featured works by the famous Passion Play carvers and artists from Oberammergau, Germany. It was held at the Grand Central Palace in New York City from December 15th to January 1st, and also at St. Joseph\'s Auditorium in West Hoboken, N.J.
The program includes a list of \'Passion Players at the Exhibition\' detailing the artists and their roles, an \'Advertisers\' List,\' and information about the Oberammergau Reception Committee, based in New York City. It also contains a letter from M. Cardinal Faulhaber, Archbishop of Munich, dated October 5, 1923, highlighting the cultural significance of the German village and its artistic traditions.
This piece offers a fascinating glimpse into a unique cultural exchange event, bringing German craftsmanship and religious artistry to America in the early 20th century. A must-have for collectors of historical memorabilia, fair and exposition ephemera, or those interested in German-American cultural history and the Oberammergau Passion Play.
