Hallmark "Snoopy and Woodstock" Christmas Ornament, 1988
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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
1988
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1055
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Yarn
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
SNOOPY AND WOODSTOCK / Handcrafted Ornament
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on back of packaging:
SNOOPY and WOODSTOCK / are glad as can be! / They're bringing a stocking / of love to your tree! / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT
on bottom of packaging:
PEANUTS Characters / (c) 1958, 1965, 1966, / 1972 United Feature / Syndicate, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in China QX474-1
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