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Norman Rockwell Print “Mighty Proud”

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Norman Rockwell Print “Mighty Proud”; Purchased by Scouts and Scouters to start or add a collection or to decorate a room wall.

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Norman Percevel Rockwell was born February 3, 1894, died November 8, 1978) was an American painter and illustrator.

His works have a broad popular appeal in the United States for their reflection of the country’s culture. He is also noted for his 64-year relationship with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).  During this time he produced covers for their publication “Boys’ Life” (now “Scout Life” since Jan 2021), calendars, and other illustrations. These works include popular images that reflect the “Scout Oath” and “Scout Law” such as “The Scoutmaster”, “A Scout Is Reverent”, and “A Guiding Hand”.

His annual contributions for the Boy Scouts calendars between 1925 and 1976. Rockwell was a 1939 recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award, the highest adult award given by the Boy Scouts of America.

Norman Rockwell was hired as a staff artist for “Boys Life”. In this role, he received 50 dollars’ compensation each month for one completed cover and a set of story illustrations. It is said to have been his first paying job as an artist.

At 19, Rockwell became the art editor for “Boys’ Life”, published by the Boy Scouts of America. He held the job for three years  during which Rockwell painted several covers, beginning with his first published magazine cover, “Scout at Ship’s Wheel”, which appeared on the “Boys’ Life” September 1913 edition.

Likewise, for more information Scouting memorabilia go to http://www.scouttrader.org/collecting/

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