Character · 1900

Dorothy Gale

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Public-domain source text in the U.S..

Safe to start fromUse the 1900 book as the source.
Watch outRuby slippers are a film-specific element, not from the book.
Source anchorThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Dorothy Gale source status, creator use cases, safer-use notes, and risk areas to check before adapting.

Source-first Reviewed Jul 2026

Evidence status · blocked no public source

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Work or edition
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Jurisdiction
United States
Publication date in page copy
1900
Evidence trail
No primary or authoritative rights source is recorded

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Best creator uses

Fantasy worlds, quests, theater, illustration, teaching material.

Safer source anchors

  • Use the 1900 book as the source.
  • Create original visual interpretations of Dorothy and Oz.
  • Use book-specific details instead of later film-only details.

Watch-outs

  • Ruby slippers are a film-specific element, not from the book.
  • Modern Oz adaptations can add protected designs and traits.
  • Color palettes associated with later films may create confusion.

Before publishing

Check your jurisdiction, exact edition, trademark context, and whether you are copying a later adaptation. This page is a research aid, not legal advice.