Black hat worn by the Wicked Witch of the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' is going up for auction

Heritage Auctions is set to auction the iconic black hat worn by Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, coinciding with the release of Wicked.

• The black hat, a cherished souvenir from the 1939 film The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, was designed by Adrian (costume designer) and is expected to attract significant interest at auction.
• Margaret Hamilton (actress) famously portrayed the Wicked Witch of the West, and this auction marks a unique opportunity for fans to acquire a piece of cinema history.
• The auction by Heritage Auctions is timely, aligning with the theatrical release of Wicked (musical), which reimagines the story of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz from a different perspective.