Wizard of Oz Fact #15: The Patchwork Girl Was Created Through a Magical Accident
Scraps, the Patchwork Girl, is brought to life in Baum’s 1913 novel through a chaotic magical mishap involving the Powder of Life. Her patchwork body and exuberant personality made her one of the most visually striking characters in the Oz series, inspiring numerous illustrations and stage interpretations.
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Source: The Patchwork Girl of Oz (1913)