"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," 1900
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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. The story's popularity inspired stage and musical productions, animated films, and the beloved 1939 MGM film adaption, The Wizard of Oz.
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. The story's popularity inspired stage and musical productions, animated films, and the beloved 1939 MGM film adaption, The Wizard of Oz.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1900
Creators
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919
Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace), 1856-1915
Place of Creation
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
68.34.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in (book)
Width: 6.75 in (book)
Height: 9.125 in (slipcase)
Width: 7.625 in (slipcase)
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