Hallmark "The PEANUTS Gang Series: Linus" 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 Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2051

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: 95 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The PEANUTS(R) Gang / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1995 / Third in The PEANUTS(R) Gang Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Here's Linus learning how to sled / and have fun in the snow... / He's found that coming down is fast, / though going up is slow! on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "The PEANUTS Gang Series: Linus" Christmas Ornament, 1995