Norman Rockwell Plate – Christmas Dream – Knowles Heritage – COA & Box – 1978
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About this item
A child’s quiet wonder, captured in porcelain. Christmas Dream, issued in 1978 by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company, is the fifth plate in the Norman Rockwell Heritage Collection — a tender tribute to holiday magic and the innocence of youth.
Rockwell’s illustration shows a boy nestled in sleep, dreaming of Santa’s arrival. The warmth of the scene, paired with Knowles’ fine porcelain craftsmanship, makes this plate a timeless keepsake — one that evokes the hush of Christmas Eve and the joy of believing.
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🎨 Fifth issue in the Heritage Collection
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📦 Includes original box and Certificate of Authenticity
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🧾 Plate crafted in vivid detail with Rockwell’s signature storytelling
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📅 Dated 1978, part of the annual collector series
Whether gifted to a loved one or added to a holiday display, Christmas Dream brings a sense of comfort and nostalgia — a gentle reminder of the magic we carry from childhood into every season.
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