{"product_id":"the-lineman-framed-offset-print-13x16-5","title":"The Lineman - Framed Offset Print - 13x16.5","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorman Rockwell, American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT\u0026amp;T) advertisement, 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Rockwell's illustration would promote the image of AT\u0026amp;T, its effect was meant to be inspirational rather than commercial. In a letter to Rockwell from the ad agency, it was suggested to Rockwell that he portray the lineman on a telephone pole in the act of restoring service after a storm. \"The work of the linemen for the Telephone Company,\" said the account representative, \"is filled with opportunities for personal sacrifices and acts which stem only from devotion to national welfare, so that it seems a fitting work to honor by such a painting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original oil painting was recently donated to the Norman Rockwell Museum by Verizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind Prints of Norman Rockwell's Lineman Pre-Framed and Ready to Ship Direct from Norman Rockwell Museum Store!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norman Rockwell Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62643838026097,"sku":"PRFR10019","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/3710\/7773\/files\/36e29524-23e8-4e6f-a51b-fc53cf033739.jpg?v=1770837464","url":"https:\/\/store.nrm.org\/products\/the-lineman-framed-offset-print-13x16-5","provider":"Norman Rockwell Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}