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70 - Collectors Auction June 30th Edition

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 335

"Dutchess Trousers & Massachusetts Mutual" by Norman Rockwell (United States, 1894-1978) Trio (3) of Framed Advertisements.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

This lot features three framed vintage advertisements showcasing Norman Rockwell's early and mid-career commercial illustrations. The first is a detailed advertisement for Dutchess Trousers & Knickers titled "How to Speak and write Masterly English," featuring a man in tall boots. The second and third are advertisements for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company; one depicts a young boy and girl with a puppy, and the other shows a father and mother encouraging a toddler to take their first steps. Each piece is presented in a separate wood frame.

Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 14 x 10 in (largest) and 13 x 10 in

  • Condition: Frames show minor surface wear and scuffing; pages exhibit natural toning and light foxing consistent with vintage magazine and newsprint stock.

  • Origin: Norman Rockwell Museum of the South.

Norman Rockwell, Massachusetts Mutual, Dutchess Trousers, Vintage Advertising, Mid-Century Americana, American Illustration, Family Life, Insurance History, Ephemera, Graphic Design, 1920s Art, 1950s Art.

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