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11/2/09

Collectin Thanksgiving Traditions!



November! November! November!

Three Things Come To Mind!

THANKSGIVING!!!
THANKSGIVING!!!
THANKSGIVING!!!

And Then There's

FAMILY GATHERINGS!!!
BLESSINGS!!!
TURKEY and DRESSING!!!

And

Norman Rockwall's
"Freedom From Want"



I'm sure Norman Rockwall had no idea what an impact this painting would have on
'The World of Art'.
Little did he imagine that 'Forgeries' would pop up in the years to come.....



Disney Thanksgiving

Redneck Thanksgiving

Norman Rockwall is an American Icon who captured the Essence of America and Americans in his Paintings and Illustrations for Post Magazine.
Read about Norman Rockwall's Life History HERE.

Collectin Norman Rockwall has been an Antiquer's Dream!
Here are Three of CollectInTexas Gals
Norman Rockwall Plates.



Don't ya just love the Sentiment and Story that each plate depicts?

There'll be more November Themed Collections and Thankfulness right here on CollectInTexas Gal.
So Ya'll Come Back!

PS...I'm StartinOff my Thankfulness like Little Tommy. When asked to write a composition titled "What I'm Most Thankful for at Thanksgiving", he wrote.
I'm Thankful I'm NOT a Turkey!

8 comments:

  1. HAPPY NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. OH I love Thanksgiving too, all the food sound delightful. Spending time with the family and getting ready for Christmas, I can't wait, I love Christmas, its my favorite holiday.

    Have a wonderful Monday.

    Blessings,
    Heidi

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  3. Love the Norman Rockwell plates! and I'm thankful I'm not a turkey too!!!

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  4. Oh sweetie,
    This is a wonderful post. I so love it. I have always adored this Norman Rockwell painting, and I also love the other 2 versions. How cute are they? You have put together a beautiful post today. Thank you for sharing with me.

    Stop by and say hi. I love to have you visit. Country hugs sweetie, Sherry

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  5. His work is timeless. Thanks for stopping by and that might be a great theme to start to share what you are most thankful for each week. We do have so much to be thankful for.

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  6. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, and I love the month of November.

    My mother had that set of plates, and there were four. Do you have the fourth one, too?

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  7. Oh my word, I'm sure Norman would love the imitation is the best for of flattery:) I love your plates, my Mum has several of his sets.

    Thanks for playing along and for posting the giveaway!

    Enjoy you day!
    Leann

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  8. Man, you really are the CollectIn Gal. You have EVERYTHING Cool! There is something about Normal Rockwall pictures that just make you smile and calm down. They just reflect simpler times and a wonderful way of life. Thanks for posting these treasures.
    Denis

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