Judy Garland as Dorothy

Maker
Franklin Mint
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (estab. 1924)
Turner Home Entertainment (estab. 1986)
Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Authorizer
Authorizer
Description
Dorothy was designed to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. She was designed and distributed by Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls and was authorized by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Turner Home Entertainment Co.
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Object detail

Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Authorizer
Authorizer
Media/Materials
Porcelain
Nylon
Paint
Cotton
Satin Ribbon
Red Metallic Glitter
Faux Fur (Toto)
Wicker (Totos Basket)
Measurements
43.2cm
Signature & date
On dolls back.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (trademark circle and banner symbol)
© 1939 LOWE'S REN.
1966 MGM
Physical description
Dorothy is dressed in a blue and white gingham dress with white cotton puffed sleeves and high collar with blue ric rac trims. Her hair is braided with white satin ribbons at the ends. Her ruby slippers are replicated using high grade glitter. All painted details have been done by hand. Dorothy is accompanied by Toto who is a plush miniature and sits in a wicker basket that Dorothy carries.
Accession number
06.13.32

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