Hallmark "A SNOOPY CHRISTMAS: Snoopy" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1972

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: DECORATIONS on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SNOOPY ORNAMENT / Fifth in a Collection of Five / DECORATION DES FETES / A SNOOPY CHRISTMAS on back of packaging: Share the fun! Woodstock, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Linus, / and Snoopy need your help to decorate the doghouse for / the holidays. Inspired by the friendship of the "Peanuts" / gang in the heartwarming television classic A Charlie / Brown Christmas, this collection features a unique display / piece with four charming Keepsake Ornaments. Collect / all five designs to enjoy this year and for many years to / come: Woodstock on the doghouse display piece, Lucy, / Charlie Brown, Linus and--of course--Snoopy himself! / Sculpted by Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: PEANUTS / 50 / CELEBRATION / PEANUTS (C) United Feature Syndicate, Inc. / www.snoopy.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QRP4184