Pig Pen and Snoopy Banner, circa 1970
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Artifact Overview
In 1960, Charles Schulz created a "Peanuts" comic strip in which Lucy hugs Snoopy, then states simply "Happiness is a warm puppy." This line quickly caught on with the public and was subsequently turned into a book, then a series of merchandising products, then other books and products with comforting and assuring affirmations--like the phrase on this banner.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Banner
Date Made
circa 1970
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.44.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Red
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 31 in
Width: 14.5 in
Inscriptions
top of banner:
A / FRIEND / IS SOMEONE WHO / ACCEPTS YOU FOR WHAT / YOU ARE!
bottom of banner:
PIG PEN & SNOOPY / COPYRIGHT 1968. BY UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC.
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