Hallmark "The PEANUTS Gang Series: Charlie Brown" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3772

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on lower back of ornament: 93 / CHARLIE BROWN (C) 1950 1966 1972 / United Feature Syndicate Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 1 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE PEANUTS(R) GANG / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / First in the PEANUTS(R) Gang Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Charlie Brown's pals are sure to know who built / this unique snowman. Each year, one of your / favorite PEANUTS(R) characters will join you for / Christmas in this new ornament series. The / designs will capture the warm humor and / originality that have made PEANUTS(R) so / popular and beloved through the years. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: CHARLIE BROWN: (C) 1950 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 Made in Thailand QX531-5
Hallmark "The PEANUTS Gang Series: Charlie Brown" Christmas Ornament, 1993