Hallmark "The PEANUTS Gang Series: Sally" 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 John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2233

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: DEAR / SANTA on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / DEAR / SANTA / The PEANUTS (R) Gang / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by John Francis / Fourth and Final in The PEANUTS(R) Gang Series / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Dear Santa, / When it's Christmas Eve, / Don't lose your way or dally! / Bring lots of gifts to my house. / Thanks a lot! Your good friend, / Sally on top of packaging: Hallmark