Norman Rockwell Collector Plate – A Mother’s Welcome (1986, Knowles China)

A tender moment immortalized in porcelain, this limited edition collector plate features Norman Rockwell’s beloved painting A Mother’s Welcome, part of the “Rockwell’s American Dream” series. The artwork captures a heartfelt scene of a mother at the train station, bidding farewell with love and hope — a timeless symbol of family bonds and sacrifice.

Produced in 1986 by Edwin M. Knowles China Company, this plate is part of a strictly limited edition (fired for only 150 days) and bears the official seal of the Rockwell Society of America, with the authentic Rockwell Family Trust endorsement.

✨ Details:

• Artist: Norman Rockwell

• Title: A Mother’s Welcome

• Series: Rockwell’s American Dream (Fourth Issue)

• Edition: Limited to 150 firing days

• Manufacturer: Edwin M. Knowles China Co. (1986)

• Plate Number: 18926C (individually numbered)

• Size: Standard decorative plate (approx. 8.5” diameter)

• Includes plate hanger — ready to display

A nostalgic treasure for Rockwell admirers, Americana collectors, or anyone seeking to add a piece of heartfelt storytelling art to their home.

Thrifter's Note: I rescued this wonderful piece from the bottom of a box, at the back of a massive antique store here in Southeastern CT.  It had been forgotten, and we've given it new life.  As a military spouse and a mom to a recent college freshman the image of a mother's love was something I couldn't pass up.