Toy, Smurfette, 1981-1983
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Pierre Culliford, a Belgian artist who drew under the name Peyo, introduced the Smurfs to the world in 1958. These little blue creatures were an instant hit with Belgian children. Over twenty years later American children became enamored with the Smurfs when Hanna Barbera created an animated cartoon series. In the early 1980s many Smurf-related toys found their way into American homes.
Pierre Culliford, a Belgian artist who drew under the name Peyo, introduced the Smurfs to the world in 1958. These little blue creatures were an instant hit with Belgian children. Over twenty years later American children became enamored with the Smurfs when Hanna Barbera created an animated cartoon series. In the early 1980s many Smurf-related toys found their way into American homes.
Artifact
Stuffed toy
Date Made
1981-1983
Creators
Wallace Berrie & Company, Inc.
Place of Creation
United States, California, Van Nuys
Creator Notes
Made in Korea for Wallace Berrie & Co., Inc. of Van Nuys, California based on designs by Peyo.
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.90.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Sarah Gee.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Yarn
Plush
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Inscriptions
cloth tag: ©PEYO - 1981 / WALLACE BERRIE & CO., INC. / VAN NUYS, CA. MADE IN KOREA /...
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