Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz Collection: Dorothy and Toto" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3417

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dorothy and Toto / THE WIZARD OF OZ TM COLLECTION on back of ornament: Handcrafted / Both children and adults are / charmed by the adventures of / Dorothy in the classic The Wizard / of Oz TM. After being whisked away / to the Land of Oz TM, the little girl / from Kansas wishes with all her / heart to go home again. She fol- / lows the Yellow Brick Road to the / Emerald City, hoping that the / magical Wizard will grant her wish. / This ornament depicts Dorothy / with her dog, Toto. Look for the / complete Wizard of OZ TM Collection / including the Scarecrow, the Tin / Man, and the Cowardly Lion at / your Hallmark retailer. on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz Collection: Dorothy and Toto" Christmas Ornament, 1994