Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: The Magic of Glinda" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.6840

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of crown ornament: 2006 / TM & (C) TEC. / (s06) / HMK. CDS. on back of wand ornament: 2006 / TM & (C) TEC. / (s06) / HMK. CDS. on bottom of slipper ornaments: 2006 / TM & (C) TEC. / (s06) / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / The / WIZARD / of OZ / The Magic of Glinda / The Wizard of Oz / 3 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 3 DECORATIONS DES FETES on back of packaging: The Magic of Glinda / The Wizard of Oz / With her sparkling crown, magic wand, and / beautiful dress, Glinda the Good Witch of the / North TM first appeared to Dorothy TM in / Munchkinland TM. When Glinda TM learned of / Dorothy TM's wish to go back home to Kansas, / she magically placed the Ruby Slippers TM on / Dorothy TM's feet and sent her off to see the Wizard TM. / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: WB / TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s06) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM2043