Hallmark "Wizard of Oz: Glinda, Witch of the North" Christmas Ornament, 1995
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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
1995
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2092
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glinda, Witch of the North / THE WIZARD OF OZ TM
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / In the classic film, The Wizard of OZ TM, the beautiful / and good witch Glinda welcomes Dorothy to / Munchkinland. Later, it is Glinda who reveals the / secret of the ruby red slippers. / Produced more than 50 years ago, this lavish film / charms children and adults alike with its magical / story of a little girl from Kansas--and her adventures / in an enchanted land where wishes can come true.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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