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

Creator Notes

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

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
Hallmark "Wizard of Oz: Glinda, Witch of the North" Christmas Ornament, 1995