Hallmark "Spotlight on Snoopy Series: Literary Ace" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5266

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: PEANUTS (C) UFS, INV. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 5 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / PEANUTS [TM] / COLLECTION / LITERARY ACE / Spotlight on Snoopy / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Decoration des fetes packaging, back: LITERARY ACE / Spotlight on Snoopy / Snoopy's never at a loss / for clever words to write. / His latest novel starts: / "It was a dark and stormy night." / Bob Siedler / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fifth in the Series. / Look for 5 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: PEANUTS (C) United Feature Syndicate, Inc. / www.snoopy.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8043
Hallmark "Spotlight on Snoopy Series: Literary Ace" Christmas Ornament, 2002