Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Who Rang That Bell?" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6811

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / Judy Garland as Dorothy from / THE WIZARD OF OZ. / (s08) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI4124 on front of packaging: Magic / Light, Sound / and Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / The / WIZARD / of OZ / Who Rang That Bell? / The Wizard of Oz / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Who Rang That Bell? / The Wizard of Oz / "Nobody can see the great Oz." This discouraging welcome / greets Dorothy and her weary companions when they reach / the Emerald City's gates. The doorman (actually the Wizard / of Oz himself) relents when he sees Dorothy's RUBY SLIPPERS / and learns that the good witch of the North has guided her / journey. He invites the friends inside, where they receive the / royal treatment and an audience with the wizard. Featuring / some of the most quotable dialogue in movie history, this / ornament evokes the humor and emotion of a beloved and / memorable scene. / Press the button on the base of the ornament to / relive moments from this classic scene--complete / with light, sound, and motion! / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries not included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fin decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 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. / (s08) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4124