Ruby Slippers Return to the Smithsonian October 19th

Let the joyous news be spread!  The ruby slippers have been sorely missed while they have been undergoing preservation efforts, but they will be returned on display in plenty of time for the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz.  

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2018/05/15/dorothys-ruby-slippers-will-return-to-american-history-museum-oct-19/?

For those unfamiliar with the restoration project please see these previous blog post:

http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2016/10/smithsonian-kickstarter-campaign-for.html

And for a little history on the ruby slippers at the Smithsonian please see:

http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/10950-nights-at-museum.html

http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/museum-pt-2-collecting-ruby-slippers.html

http://curiozitycorner.blogspot.com/2009/06/museum-pt3-links-sources.html