Here’s what you may not know about those iconic slippers.

I have shown them to many school children, including my own.

They have served my purpose."

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In 2011, for her 25th birthday, the starletwas gifted a pairof Dorothy’s iconic red slippers.

She reportedly cherished the present more than most, and not just because of their value to the industry.

Shaw said of the theft, “It’s the worst nightmare for me.

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The theft is not only a crime against me, but against children.

An anonymous reward of$1 million has been put upfor their safe return.

The museum displaying this pair is expected toopen in 2018.

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