Character ยท 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
Quick answer
Dorothy Gale source status, creator use cases, safer-use notes, and risk areas to check before adapting.
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.