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Hollywood Costume Item Known Around The World Is Up For Sale

Author Catherine Lane
(Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

I have seen these famous shoes up close, and meh. Not impressive until you know the history behind them. A Hollywood costume item known around the world is back up for sale. Spoiler alert. They are not made out of real rubies, just kind of (faded) red sequins.

An Iconic Hollywood Costume Item Known Around The World

I hope I haven’t made die hard Wizard of Oz fans mad already. Trust me, I revere and appreciate this iconic Hollywood costume item. If you will recall, these iconic ruby red slippers were stolen 20 years ago. According to our source, mpr.com. The unmistakable shoes worn by Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz were taken from the Judy Garland Museum back in 2005. It’s located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Funny Story About The Guy That Stole The Slippers

The FBI found the slippers in 2018. They were originally owned by movie buff Michael Shaw. Now they are up for auction until December 7 through Heritage Auctions in Dallas.

Hollywood Costume
(Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Kind of a funny story about the guy that stole the slippers in the first place. A fella by the name of Terry Jon Martin reportedly stole the shoes and he served some time in jail for that. Now Terry believed the shoes contained real rubies (reportedly). I mean they were insured for one million dollars. That’s an honest mistake? This is cool. This auction will include a hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West.

It is my understanding that Judy Garland wore several pairs of “ruby slippers”. This iconic Hollywood costume item is up for sale. The Judy Garland museum reportedly wants to purchase them.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.


Compared to Other U.S. States, North Carolinians Own More Shoes

Shoes are my favorite. A good heel, a classic boot, or flip-flops would be my shoes of choice. Would you have a variety of shoes to choose from if you could walk a mile in another person’s shoes?

If you live in North Carolina and have a closet full of shoes, you fall into this ranking. The folks at Shane Co. know that finding love can put a little pep in your step, so they conducted a national survey asking over 3,000 Americans how many shoes they own, their favorite types of shoes, and more.

The following states own the most pairs of shoes:

  • States with the Most & Least Shoes

    Apparently, residents in North Carolina own 16 or more shoes. This makes us one of the most shoe-loving states in the U.S. Why? That my friends…I have no answer.

    States with the Most & Least Shoes

  • Americans’ Favorite Types of Shoes

    Americans’ Favorite Types of Shoes

  • Men vs. Women Shoe Habits

    Men vs. Women Shoe Habits

  • A Look Inside Americans’ Shoe Habits

    A Look Inside Americans’ Shoe Habits

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