NORMAN ROCKWELL (American, 1894-1978). The American Contractor, John A. Roebling Corporation ad, 1953. Oil on board. 22 ...

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NORMAN ROCKWELL (American, 1894-1978)
The American Contractor, John A. Roebling Corporation ad, 1953
Oil on board
22 x 17 in.
Signed center-left
Caption: "You -- a Doubting Thomas?"

This finished illustration appeared in numerous trade magazines as an advertisement for the John A. Roebling Corporation of Trenton, New Jersey. The concept is that of a contractor weighing which brand of steel to purchase. The ad copy reads, "If you're a man who has to be shown -- we're right in your corner. Just give Roebling's 'Blue Center' Steel Wire Rope one try -- see for yourself how it saves time and costs you less on the job. Two out of three wire rope users in the oil fields prefer Roebling rope."

This illustration was also reproduced in Dr. Donald Stolz's book, The Amazing World of Norman Rockwell, Madison Square Press, 1984.

From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

More information about NORMAN ROCKWELL. See also: Rockwell, Norman, Norman Rockwell, Rockwell, Norman Perceval Artist.



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