Hallmark "A Tree For Snoopy" Christmas Ornament, 1996
THF183816 / Hallmark "A Tree For Snoopy" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2145
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / A Tree for SNOOPY
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / See SNOOPY hurrying through the snow / as proud as he can be! / He just can't wait to show his friends-- / he's found the perfect tree! / Look for the Keepsake Miniature / Ornament featuring SNOOPY's / pal, WOODSTOCK, who's bringing / home a tiny tree for his very own.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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