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Description
This is a charming piece of American cultural history — a framed original Saturday Evening Post magazine cover from May 19, 1956, featuring the beloved Norman Rockwell illustration commonly known as 'The Optometrist' or 'Eye Exam.' The scene depicts a young baseball-glove-toting boy having his eyes examined by a kind older doctor, a quintessential Rockwell depiction of mid-century American life. Norman Rockwell's covers for The Saturday Evening Post are among the most iconic and collected works in American illustration history. This particular image captures the warmth, humor, and nostalgia that made Rockwell a household name. The piece is housed in a vintage wood frame with decorative carved corner details, giving it an authentic period presentation. This is a wonderful display piece for fans of Americana, mid-century illustration, vintage advertising art, or Norman Rockwell collectors. The wood frame adds to the vintage charm and makes it ready to hang as-is.
Condition
FairVisible paint chips/flaking on the print itself, some yellowing and aging. The wooden frame is intact with normal wear. Glass appears present and intact. The print shows noticeable surface deterioration.
Dimensions
W 14" × H 18"
Reserved for 15 minutes · All sales final · Illinois tax applied
Pickup at the Estate
July 12, 2026 – July 12, 2026 · 9:00AM–1:00PM
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