Hallmark "PEANUTS A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Amazing Little Tree" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Brown, Charlie (Fictitious character)
Woodstock (Fictitious character)
Van Pelt, Lucy (Fictitious character)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3688
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / PEANUTS (C) UFS, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FEATURES / MUSIC / Christmas 2003 / PEANUTS TM / THE AMAZING LITTLE TREE / PEANUTS(R) - A Charlie Brown Christmas / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: THE AMAZING LITTLE TREE / PEANUTS(R) - A Charlie Brown Christmas / Plays "O Tannenbaum" ("O Christmas Tree") / The holidays wouldn't be the same without A Charlie Brown / Christmas. Since its premiere Dec. 9, 1965, the Emmy-winning / TV special has become a cherished tradition in millions of homes / around the globe. Year after year, viewers are drawn to the simple / story of Charlie Brown and his search, amid the season's hype / and hoopla, for the true meaning of Christmas. In the show's / heartwarming finale, he discovers that the caring of his friends / has transformed his once-humble Christmas tree into something / extraordinary. This enduring image, which has resonated / through generations of families, awakens our Christmas spirit / anew each year. / BATTERY-OPERATED SOUND. Press button on side of base / to hear the melody. It will play through one time and stop / automatically. Batteries included. Complete instructions enclosed. / Bob Siedler / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: PEANUTS (C) United Feature Syndicate, Inc. / www.snoopy.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI7517
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