Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Dorothy and Cowardly Lion" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.6028

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2004 /TM & (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / Judy Garland as Dorothy / from THE WIZARD OF OZ / (s04) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / The / WIZARD / of OZ / DOROTHY AND COWARDLY LION / The Wizard of Oz / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: DOROTHY AND COWARDLY LION / The Wizard of Oz TM / When Dorothy, Scarecrow, and Tin Man meet / Cowardly Lion in the forest, he challenges them / with paws raised. "Put em uuuuup," he says. / That's just big talk, of course. When he chases / Toto, Dorothy calls him a coward. Surprisingly, he / agrees, confessing his deep fear that he hasn't an / ounce of courage to call his own. A sympathetic / Dorothy suggests he join them on their journey / to Emerald City, where the Wizard will surely / grant him the courage he so strongly desires. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments featuring / favorite characters from this classic film at your / Hallmark retailer this year. / Joyce Lyle / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - 2004 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. / (s04) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4021
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