Hallmark "The Wonders of Oz Series: Toto" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001

Summary

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

2001

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Lyle, Joyce 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Sri Lanka 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4996

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2001 / 2001 / TM & (C) 1999 TEC. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The / WIZARD / of OZ / Toto / The Wonders of Oz TM / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third and final in The Wonders of Oz TM Series. / Look for series verification 3 on ornament. / Fiesty and loyal, Dorothy's dog Toto foils / the Wicked Witch of the West and reveals / the truth about The Wizard of Oz TM / in the land that lies over the rainbow. / Sculpted by Joyce Lyle / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: THE WIZARD OF OZ and all related characters and elements / are trademarks of Turner Entertainment Co. (C) 2000. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM5285

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