101 things in your attic that could be worth a lot of money

173. The Original Costume of the Wizard of Oz

Manufacturer: Adrian Greenberg for MGM 
original price: not listed
Value today: US$ 3 million* 

In 1939, The Wizard of Oz wowed audiences at the box office, grossing over $ 24 million in the film's wide opening (the equivalent of $ 472.54 million today). The film would become an American classic, and memorabilia from the film, including costumes, were resold for millions as a result of its popularity.

One costume that brought in a lot of money at auction was the Cowardly Lion costume, worn by actor Bert Lehr in the film. The costume was made of real lion fur and fur, and the face was a carved bust of Lehr. It sold for $$ 3 million at a 2014 auction in New York City.