Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Dorothy and the Munchkins" Christmas Ornament, 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 Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5379

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom or ornament: 2006 / TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / Judy Garland as Dorothy / from THE WIZARD OF OZ / (s06) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 20 / QXI6106 on front of packaging: Magic / Light, Motion / and Voice / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dorothy and the Munchkins / The Wizard of Oz / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Dorothy and the Munchkins / The Wizard of Oz / The little people who lived in Munchkinland were overjoyed when a tornado / dropped Dorothy's house right on top of the Wicked Witch of the East. / Although the Munchkins were shy at first, they were soon telling the story of / the "young lady who fell from a star," celebrating her as their hero. They didn't / know how to grant her wish--to go home to Kansas--but they had an idea. / Perhaps the wonderful Wizard who lived in the Emerald City could help. / To see just how shy the Munchkins were, press the button on the side / of the ornament. When Dorothy begins to speak, she turns toward / the Munchkins and they hide behind the flower. They appear again / as she turns away. / Dorothy: I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore. We must be over the rainbow! / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Use only with standard UL, cUL, or CSA listed or certified miniature light strings / using push-in type bulbs, having multiple of 35 bulbs or 50 bulbs in series. / Typical electrical raging 6 volts, 1.2 watts. / Not for use with blinking lights. / Complete display instructions enclosed. / Linited Warranty through 2009 enclosed. / 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. / Judy Garland as Dorothy from THE WIZARD OF OZ. / 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 China QXI6106