Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Miss Gulch" Christmas Ornament, 1997
THF185108 / Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Miss Gulch" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle for 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
2019.65.2645
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Miss Gulch / THE WIZARD OF OZ TM
on back of packaging:
In the opening scenes of the classic film, The Wizard of Oz TM, Dorothy's dog Toto TM, escapes from the stern Miss Gulch TM, a neighbor / of Dorothy's Aunt Em TM and Uncle Henry TM. Later, Dorothy TM meets / the Witch of the West TM-- and sees the same distinctive profile! / Sculpted by / Joyce Lyle / For decorative use only. / Not for small children. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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