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One of the classic bits of Americana at the Smithsonia is taking a bit of a breather.  After a long period on pubic view Dorthy Gale’s Ruby Slippers from the 1939 film, The Wizard of OZ have been removed for conservation work.   The world-famous footwear is scheduled to return to exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in April. via Ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’ to be conserved - WTOP.com

One of the classic bits of Americana at the Smithsonia is taking a bit of a breather.  After a long period on pubic view Dorthy Gale’s Ruby Slippers from the 1939 film, The Wizard of OZ have been removed for conservation work.  

The world-famous footwear is scheduled to return to exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in April.

via Ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’ to be conserved - WTOP.com

  11AM, Feb 19 2012
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