Scarecrow Costume, 1939 On Aug. 25, 1939, “The Wizard of Oz” debuted in theaters nationwide. Ray Bolger wore this straw-stuffed patchwork costume as the Scarecrow, one of the friends who accompanied ...

What Happened to the Wizard of Oz Costumes and More Great Questions From our Readers Apollo 11 souvenirs, ... Smithsonian Will Stretch to Save Scarecrow’s Costume, Too. October 24, 2016.

Ray Bolger's widow, Gwendolyn, donated the costume to the Smithsonian Institution after the comedian's death in 1987. NMAH The Scarecrow's hat will be part of a 2018 exhibition on American popular ...