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Smithsonian Exceeds $300,000 Kickstarter Goal to Preserve Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers

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The Smithsonian is asking the public to fund the conservation of the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ (Photo courtesy of the National Museum of American History)

The Smithsonian’s crowd-sourced campaign to fund the preservation of Dorothy’s ruby slippers reached its goal in seven days, raising more than $301,000 from 5,400 contributors, officials reported Monday.

The National Museum of American History launched the Kickstarter campaign Oct. 17 with a variety of rewards for supporters who pledged money toward the $3000,000 goal. It marks the second successful Smithsonian effort using the online site. Last year, the National Air and Space museum raised $717,000 — significantly more than its $500,000 goal — for the conservation and presentation of Neil Armstrong’s space suit.

The red sequined shoes – one of several pairs Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” – are among the museum’s most popular exhibits. On view almost continuously since they were donated to the museum in 1979, the slippers need conservation and repair. The museum also wants to design and build a new display case for them.

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