Hallmark "Peanuts, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Charlie Brown" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1871

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: PEANUTS / (C)United Feature / Syndicate, Inc. / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CHARLIE BROWN(R) / One of four ornaments / PEANUTS(R) A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS on back of packaging: Handcrafted / Celebrate the 30th anniversary of / the beloved television special in / which Charlie Brown discovers the / true meaning of Christmas. / Collect all four ornaments depicting / the PEANUTS(R) gang, and arrange / them alongside WOODSTOCK and / their perfect little Christmas tree on / the specially designed "Snow Scene" / display stand. This heartwarming / collection of carolers is sure to add a / joyful note to your holidays. on top of packaging: Hallmark