Steinbach Wizard of Oz Dorothy Nutcracker

Catalog description

Steinbach Wizard of Oz Dorothy Nutcracker, part number PPC004, is a discontinued product from the 2007–2011 catalog. It was last listed at $449.99, up from a low of $399.99.

Follow the yellow brick road toward the great adventures of The Wizard of Oz written by L. Frank Baum and dedicated to children and adults. Now Steinbach has recreated this wonderful story for you through a special collection of wooden nutcrackers handmade in Germany.

In the story Dorothy is on a journey to Oz in search of a way back to Kansas. The hand-painted Steinbach Wizard of Oz Dorothy Nutcracker is beautifully crafted and featured wearing a gingham dress and the ruby slippers. She carries a bunch of flowers for the Wizard of Oz and Toto travels with her in his hand basket.

Hand-crafted from the finest materials Dorothy stands 15 inches tall and is the fourth in Steinbach's magnificent series of Wizard of Oz nutcrackers. This nutcracker is a delightful addition to any collection and is sure to become a family heirloom.

The Steinbach nutcracker tradition began centuries ago in the Alpine regions of Germany. In legend the nutcracker possessed miraculous powers bringing good fortune and protection from evil spirits and the more elaborate their decorations the stronger their powers. The Steinbach family began producing wood products in 1832. Today Herr Steinbach and his daughter Karla continue the tradition. Steinbach Nutcrackers are timeless family heirlooms to pass down from generation to generation.

Each Steinbach Nutcracker is created using eight major processes - from the cutting of the wood to the hand-painting of details - and can involve up to 130 separate procedures. Each hand-crafted Steinbach Nutcracker is made in Germany by the artisans at the renowned Steinbach factory. The history quality detail and superior craftsmanship of Steinbach nutcrackers is unmatched.

• Decorative
• Nutcrackers