This lot features a framed, handwritten letter on "Mrs. Norman Rockwell, Arlington, Vermont" personal letterhead. Though written on his wife’s stationery, the letter is penned and signed by Norman Rockwell. Addressed to a "Mrs. Fitzgerald," the correspondence serves as a charming school excuse for his son, Tommy. The text reads: "Will you please excuse Tommy's absence yesterday? Perhaps I should not have kept him out as I did, but I thought one day would not make much difference as his marks were good." The letter is signed "Mary Rockwell" in a hand consistent with Norman Rockwell’s personal correspondence and includes a small, whimsical line drawing of a boy with a fishing pole and a dog in the upper left corner.

This piece originates from the former Norman Rockwell Museum of the South collection.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 13 x 11 inches (frame)

• Medium: Handwritten ink on paper

• Condition: Housed in a wooden frame with off-white matting; paper shows natural age toning.

Norman Rockwell Mary Rockwell Tommy Rockwell Hand Signed Letter Autograph Arlington Vermont Personal Correspondence Ephemera 1940s 1950s Americana Norman Rockwell Museum of the South Collection Sketch.

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