Mugs, Norman Rockwell Fishing Mugs, Vintage, Set of 2, 1987

• Pattern:  Fisherman's Paradise" & Trout Dinner 
• Issued by: Norman Rockwell Museum
• Vintage: 1987
• Details:  These mugs feature old Americana fishing scenes by one of America's most loved artist, Norman Rockwell.  Produced by the Norman Rockwell Museum and part of the Rockwell Museum Collection, they are sure to become your favorites too.  "Fisherman's Paradise" was painted by Rockwell in 1952.  It shows two young boys asleep under an umbrella, their fishing poles in the water, waiting for a fish to bite, meanwhile there's a fish jumping right in front of them!  "Trout Dinner" was painted in 1959.  It's a father and son getting ready to go fly fishing for trout.  These  mugs are stamped on the bottom with the art-work name and date, plus they both read :  Rockwell, 1987 Museum Collections Inc, 1952/1959 Brown & Bigelow,  Japan".  Great for a Norman Rockwell collector, as a gift for a young fisherman, or as part of a Summer vignette. Great gift for Father's Day!!
• Material:  Ceramic
• Dimensions:  Approx. 4.0 inches Tall.  3.0 inches in Diameter (top opening)
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Good Condition. No chips, cracks or scratches, however, there is wear on the top border and handle, we feel acceptable due to age/use/wear.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.  

Norman Rockwell was born on February 3, 1894.  He was an American author, painter and illustrator. His works reflected the American culture of the time and continue to be loved today.  He became best known for his cover illustrations of everyday life that he created for the magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, but he also painted portraits of several presidents, illustrated books and calendars.   Over his lifetime he produced more than 4,000 original works that have been reproduced in mugs, plates, posters and many other items bare his paintings and illustrations.   He died on November 8, 1978.