Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Witch of the West" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
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
2019.65.2260
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Witch of the West / THE WIZARD OF OZ
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / In the classic film, The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy / and her little dog Toto are threatened by the / wicked Witch of the West. The green witch then / vanishes in a puff of smoke and flames. Later / she simply melts into nothingness. / Another favorite scene from the lavish film / produced more than 50 years ago is re-created / in the 1996 Keepsake Magic Ornament, "Emerald / City," Look for this lighted, musical design at your / Hallmark retailer.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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