This limited-edition Gorham fine china collector plate reproduces Norman Rockwell’s Our Heritage, an image created for the Boy Scouts of America 1950 calendar. The scene shows two Scouts in the foreground looking toward figures from America’s past, reinforcing the painting’s theme of Scouting as part of a broader national tradition.
Although the image appeared on the 1950 Boy Scouts calendar, Rockwell’s original painting dates to 1948. The plate itself was issued by Gorham in 1975 as the first plate in its Boy Scouts of America series, Scouting Through the Eyes of Norman Rockwell.
The reverse identifies the piece as Our Heritage, notes its connection to the 1950 Boy Scouts of America calendar, and states that the original Rockwell image was reproduced by special permission of the Boy Scouts of America. This example is individually numbered 4,412 of 18,500, confirming the documented limited edition size.
Good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with display and handling.
The illustrated surface remains clear and vibrant, and the gold-tone rim is largely intact. Minor surface wear or light marks may be present.
Artist: Norman Rockwell
Title: Our Heritage
Original artwork date: 1948
Original publication: Boy Scouts of America Calendar, 1950
Plate maker: Gorham
Material: Fine china
Country: U.S.A.
Plate issue date: 1975
Series: Scouting Through the Eyes of Norman Rockwell
Series position: First plate in the Gorham Boy Scouts of America series
Edition size: 18,500
Edition number: 4,412 / 18,500
Approximate diameter: 8.5 inches
Trim: Gold-tone rim
Authorization: Reproduced by special permission of the Boy Scouts of America
Bradex number: 84-G58-19.1
Macondo Room Object No. 027
This limited-edition Gorham fine china collector plate reproduces Norman Rockwell’s Our Heritage, an image created for the Boy Scouts of America 1950 calendar. The scene shows two Scouts in the foreground looking toward figures from America’s past, reinforcing the painting’s theme of Scouting as part of a broader national tradition.
Although the image appeared on the 1950 Boy Scouts calendar, Rockwell’s original painting dates to 1948. The plate itself was issued by Gorham in 1975 as the first plate in its Boy Scouts of America series, Scouting Through the Eyes of Norman Rockwell.
The reverse identifies the piece as Our Heritage, notes its connection to the 1950 Boy Scouts of America calendar, and states that the original Rockwell image was reproduced by special permission of the Boy Scouts of America. This example is individually numbered 4,412 of 18,500, confirming the documented limited edition size.
Good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with display and handling.
The illustrated surface remains clear and vibrant, and the gold-tone rim is largely intact. Minor surface wear or light marks may be present.
Artist: Norman Rockwell
Title: Our Heritage
Original artwork date: 1948
Original publication: Boy Scouts of America Calendar, 1950
Plate maker: Gorham
Material: Fine china
Country: U.S.A.
Plate issue date: 1975
Series: Scouting Through the Eyes of Norman Rockwell
Series position: First plate in the Gorham Boy Scouts of America series
Edition size: 18,500
Edition number: 4,412 / 18,500
Approximate diameter: 8.5 inches
Trim: Gold-tone rim
Authorization: Reproduced by special permission of the Boy Scouts of America
Bradex number: 84-G58-19.1
Macondo Room Object No. 027
