Theater Program, "The Wizard of Oz," Boston Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts, 1903
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L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. A musical production, loosely based on Baum's characters, was staged soon after the book's successful publication.
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American fairy tale classic. First published in 1900, the book tells the story of Dorothy, a little girl swept away to a strange and magical land, and her quest to return home. A musical production, loosely based on Baum's characters, was staged soon after the book's successful publication.
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1903
Subject Date
30 November 1903
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.315.1916
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Christine Dillon.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
Front cover reads: BOSTON THEATRE / LAWRENCE McCARTY / Lessee and manager / 1903- SEASON OF- 1904 / WEEK OF NOV. 30, 1903 / THE / WIZARD OF OZ
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