Porcelain collector's plate titled 'The Grand Finale' from The Wizard of Oz series by Edwin M. Knowles China Company

This collector's plate was issued in 1979 by Edwin M. Knowles China Company as part of their official Wizard of Oz series, featuring artwork depicting the beloved characters from the classic 1939 MGM film. The plate captures the iconic moment with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion on the Yellow Brick Road, with the Emerald City visible in the background. These limited-edition plates were produced during the height of the collector's plate boom in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Wizard of Oz collector's plates appeal to fans of classic cinema, vintage memorabilia collectors, and those who appreciate nostalgic Americana. The combination of the timeless story, recognizable characters, and the limited-edition nature of these pieces makes them desirable to collectors of film memorabilia and decorative plates. Such plates are valued by enthusiasts of MGM film history and those who collect licensed Wizard of Oz merchandise for their sentimental and cultural significance.