Hallmark "Spotlight on Snoopy Series: The Detective" 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 Sielder of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2350

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of brochure: Hallmark / GOLD CROWN / IT'S BEEN / 50 YEARS / CHARLIE / BROWN! / Hallmark / PEANUTS / GALLERY on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Detective / Spotlight on Snoopy / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Spotlight on Snoopy Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Who's the cleverest detective, / always sure to find a clue? / It's Woodstock's famous partner, / the King of Sleuths-Guess Who! / 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 - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: PEANUTS (C) United Feature Syndicate, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6564