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Hallmark "A Tree For Snoopy" Christmas Ornament, 1996

THF183816 / Hallmark "A Tree For Snoopy" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2145

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Tree for SNOOPY on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / See SNOOPY hurrying through the snow / as proud as he can be! / He just can't wait to show his friends-- / he's found the perfect tree! / Look for the Keepsake Miniature / Ornament featuring SNOOPY's / pal, WOODSTOCK, who's bringing / home a tiny tree for his very own. on top of packaging: Hallmark
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