Topped with a bow, the slippers possessed the magical power of transporting the wearer anywhere in the world.
ActorJudy Garland, who played Dorothy, wore numerous different pairs during filming.
Today, only a few have been accounted for.
They were ultimately recovered by the FBI, finally ending the saga of Garland’s stolen shoes for good.
There was no security footage or fingerprints at the scene, just a single red sequin.
However, it turned out to be a cynical extortion attempt.
A year-long undercover sting operation ensued, and the shoes were finally located.
“Recovering a cultural item of this importance is significant.
The slippers' worth has more than tripled, valuing them at around $3.5 million in 2023.
In fact, they weren’t even close to the shade, with Baum describing them as silver.
