
Framed cork bulletin board featuring Peanuts Snoopy 'Happy Birthday, America!' bicentennial design (1776-1976)
Selling Price
$40
History
This bulletin board commemorates the United States Bicentennial in 1976, marking 200 years since the Declaration of Independence. Charles M. Schulz's beloved Peanuts character Snoopy was widely licensed for patriotic merchandise during this period, appearing on countless commemorative items including bulletin boards, posters, and greeting cards. The bicentennial celebration was one of the largest patriotic events in American history, generating enormous amounts of collectible memorabilia that captured the nation's pride and nostalgia. Peanuts bicentennial items remain popular with collectors of both Americana and Peanuts memorabilia. These pieces appeal to nostalgia enthusiasts, comic strip collectors, and Americana historians who appreciate the cultural significance of the 1976 celebration. The combination of Schulz's iconic artwork with this important historical milestone makes such items desirable for display in collections focused on American pop culture, patriotic memorabilia, or vintage cartoon art. Functional items like bulletin boards are particularly valued for their dual purpose as both collectibles and usable décor.
Origin
United States
Maker
Licensed Peanuts merchandise (Charles M. Schulz characters)
Time period
1976