Blessing Snoopy Alarm Clock, 1970-1980

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Artifact Overview

Snoopy was just an ordinary dog when the "Peanuts" comic strip started in 1950. But that didn't last for long. He soon became almost human, walking on two legs, showing a rebellious streak, and daydreaming about being anywhere but his doghouse. Increasingly, the public related so well to Snoopy's persona that he became a popular figure on Peanuts-related merchandising products.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Alarm clock

Date Made

1970-1980

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made in West Germany by Blessing. Character licensed from United Feature Syndicate.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

95.66.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)

Color

Pink (Color)
Green
Black (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in
Width: 3.25 in
Depth: 2 in

Inscriptions

dial: MADE IN WEST GERMANY / BLESSING / SCHULZ / UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC. 1970 WORLD RIGHTS RESERVED case: UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC. 1970 WORLD RIGHTS RESERVED / BLESSING / WEST GERMANY
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