Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Dorothy and Glinda The Good Witch" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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Artifact Overview

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.79

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The WIZARD OF OZ / Dorothy and Glinda, The Good Witch / The Wizard of Oz / ORNAMENT AND DISPLAY STAND on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Holding Dorothy's hand, Glinda, The Good Witch of the North, introduces the shy little girl from Kansas to the citizens of Munchkinland. Dorothy is wearing beautiful red slippers--but she has yet to learn the secret of their magical powers. / You can add The Lollipop Guild to this memorable scene with the set of three Keepsake Ornaments available this year from your Hallmark retailer. Also, be sure to see "Dorothy's Ruby Slippers," the first in a new series of miniature ornaments entitled The Wonders of Oz. / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted on bottom of packaging: THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements are trademarks of Turner Entertainment Co. (C) 1998. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6509