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Hallmark "Peanuts: The Sounds of Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1978

THF178300 / Hallmark "Peanuts: The Sounds of Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1978
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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1978

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.340

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Satin
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 1978 on sides of packaging: Hallmark / PEANUTS / SATIN ORNAMENT / "The Sounds of Christmas" / DATED 1978 / Open from the bottom on bottom of packaging: Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. QX205-6 / Open here
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