Hallmark "The PEANUTS Games" Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

Designed by Michael Dirham of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6034

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornaments: 04 on bottom of Charlie Brown and Lucy ornaments: PEANUTS (C) UFS, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on bottom of Snoopy and back of Woodstock ornaments: PEANUTS (C) UFS, Inc. / HMK. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / PEANUTS(R) / THE PEANUTS(R) GAMES / set of 4 ornaments ensemble de 4 decorations on back of packaging: THE PEANUTS(R) GAMES / It's one for all and all for one! / This Peanuts team knows sports are fun! / Running, swimming, / twirling, winning-- / Everyone takes part! / When Woodstock leads the "Peanuts Cheer," / these teammates grin from ear to ear! / One and all / they have a ball-- / Team Peanuts plays with heart! / Mike Dirham / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 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 QXI8691
Hallmark "The PEANUTS Games" Christmas Ornament, 2004