Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: The Great Oz" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2373
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Wire
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
at top of instruction sheet:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 2000 MAGIC - LIGHT AND/OR SPECIAL FEATURE / ORNAMENT INSTRUCTION SHEET
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / VOICE / AND / BLINKING / LIGHTS / The Great Oz / The Wizard of Oz / DECORATION DES FETES / MAGIC
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
A unique ornament - Portrays Dorothy and her friends as they gaze in awe at the / Great Oz, hoping he will grant their wishes. Meanwhile, Dorothy's brave and curious / little dog Toto ventures behind the curtain, threatening to reveal the Wizard's / true identity. Three memorable pronouncements from the film are featured / on this ornament: / "I am Oz-the great and powerful." / Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!" / "The Great Oz has spoken." / To hear the Great Oz speak, press the button located on the back of the ornament, / on the "control panel." The image of Oz and the clouds surrounding him glow / while he is speaking. When he is not speaking, red lights in the "flames" on the / steps blink automatically and continuously. / The sound will play through one time and stop automatically. / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed or certified / miniature light strings using push-in type bulbs, having / multiples of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs in series. / Typical electrical rating 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / For indoor use only. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Limited Warranty through 2003 enclosed. / Sculpted by Ken Crow / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000
on bottom of packaging:
THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements / are trademarks of Turner Entertainment Co. (C) 1999. / Judy Garland as Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ/ / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Ornament Made in China / Circuitry U.S. Pat. No. 4,682,079 / QLX7361
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