Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: The Lollipop Guild" Christmas Ornaments, 1999

THF188118 / Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: The Lollipop Guild" Christmas Ornaments, 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 China.

Object ID

2019.65.2774

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 / The Lollipop Guild / The Wizard of Oz / SET OF 3 ORNAMENTS on back of packaging: When members of The Lollipop Guild step forward / to present her with an oversized sweet, Dorothy knows / she's truly welcome in Munchkinland. / To re-create that memorable scene, display the figures / in this set with the 1998 Keepsake Ornament depicting / Dorothy with Glinda, The Good Witch of the North. A / Miniature Ornament that represents The Ruby Slippers / worn by Dorothy is also being offered this year. / Sculpted by / Joyce Lyle / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark 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 China QX8029