Hallmark "The Wizard of Oz: Glinda, the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 1998
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Joyce Lyle of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Glinda the Good Witch (Fictitious character)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4951
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornaments: (C) 1998 TURNER / ENTERTAINMENT CO. / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Glinda, the Good Witch TM / Wicked Witch of the West TM / THE WIZARD OF OZ TM - SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS on back of packaging: For more than 50 years, The Wizard of Oz TM has charmed children and / adults alike with its magical story of a little girl who is carried off to a / magical land called Oz. Upon her arrival, Dorothy encounters two / witches, Glinda, the good witch of the North TM and The Wicked Witch / from the West TM. / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / Miniature Ornament Set / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: WIZARD OF OZ, its characters and elements are / trademarks of Turner Entertainment Co. (C) 1997 / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4233
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