Hallmark "PEANUTS A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Amazing Little Tree" Christmas Ornament, 2003
THF361785 / Hallmark "PEANUTS A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Amazing Little Tree" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3688
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / PEANUTS (C) UFS, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FEATURES / MUSIC / Christmas 2003 / PEANUTS TM / THE AMAZING LITTLE TREE / PEANUTS(R) - A Charlie Brown Christmas / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
THE AMAZING LITTLE TREE / PEANUTS(R) - A Charlie Brown Christmas / Plays "O Tannenbaum" ("O Christmas Tree") / The holidays wouldn't be the same without A Charlie Brown / Christmas. Since its premiere Dec. 9, 1965, the Emmy-winning / TV special has become a cherished tradition in millions of homes / around the globe. Year after year, viewers are drawn to the simple / story of Charlie Brown and his search, amid the season's hype / and hoopla, for the true meaning of Christmas. In the show's / heartwarming finale, he discovers that the caring of his friends / has transformed his once-humble Christmas tree into something / extraordinary. This enduring image, which has resonated / through generations of families, awakens our Christmas spirit / anew each year. / BATTERY-OPERATED SOUND. Press button on side of base / to hear the melody. It will play through one time and stop / automatically. Batteries included. Complete instructions enclosed. / Bob Siedler / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
PEANUTS (C) United Feature Syndicate, Inc. / www.snoopy.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI7517
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What would the month of December be without holiday movies and specials? Christmas-themed theatrical films date back to the 1930s, and each new form of home entertainment since the advent of TV has led to a deluge of new Christmas-themed movies and specials. Hallmark created ornaments based on these Christmas classics over the years to help holiday lovers remember and celebrate their favorite entertainment moments.