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"The Littlest Munchkin" is one of the rarest pieces in our acclaimed series based on the characters from the classic MGM motion picture The Wizard of Oz™.
In the film's full-color scenes in the Land of Oz, the diminutive "Munchkin" residents were played by a group of 124 adult midget performers. The Munchkins were dressed in fantastical outfits designed by legendary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer costume designer, Adrian. Under his direction, MGM's wardrobe department created over one hundred costumes for the Munchkin sequence alone. Among these were the unique Art Deco-inspired ballet outfits of three Munchkin ladies who represented the "Lullaby League." This charming trio danced together en pointe while singing their song.
One of the most famous of the midget performers was Olga Nardone (1921-2010). Measuring just 3 feet 4 inches tall, she was cast as the shortest member of the Lullaby League, one of the Sleepyheads, and the first Munchkin villager to welcome Dorothy to Munchkinland.
This special limited edition of just 40 pieces was created for our 40th anniversary convention in 2016. It shows The Littlest Munchkin in her role as a Munchkin Villager. The authentic felt and organdy costume features custom-dyed all-wool felt and whimsical details based closely on the original costume designed by Adrian. The Littlest Munchkin measures 8 1/2 inches tall and is fully jointed. She has a fine mohair wig and a molded felt face with delicately hand painted features. On her feet are fanciful felt slippers with tiny felt flowers on the toes! Meticulously researched for detail and accuracy, this is the most authentic representation of this beloved character ever made.
Handcrafted at the R. John Wright workshop in Bennington, Vermont, the regular edition pieces of The Littlest Munchkin sold out immediately. The only remaining dolls are the rare Artist Proofs. Each will come enclosed in a deluxe RJW presentation box. Included will be the accompanying signed and numbered certificate of authenticity, and the forms for owner registration.
