Flying Ace Snoopy Doll, 1966-1970

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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 began walking on two legs, showing a rebellious streak, and daydreaming about being a World War I Flying Ace fighting the evil Red Baron. This 1966 "Peanuts Pocket Doll" is based on this, his favorite fantasy.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Character toy

Date Made

1966-1970

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made for United Feature Syndicate in Hong Kong.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.128.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of CarolAnn Missant.

Material

Plastic
Velveteen

Color

Green
Black (Color)
Brown
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7 in
Width: 2.875 in
Depth: 3.313 in

Inscriptions

UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE INC. 1966 / MADE IN HONG KONG
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