sizzling ! This is a 1981 Norman Rockwell collector plate.

Norman Rockwell was a 20th-century American painter and illustrator, finest known for his depictions of everyday life in the United States. His works often appeared on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post for over four decades, gaining him widespread recognition and popularity.

These limited edition plates, produced in the 1970s and 1980s, were a favored collectible item, capitalizing on Rockwell's nostalgic appeal. The "Dreams of Long Ago" plate is part of a series of annual plates featuring scenes from Rockwell's paintings, rendered in porcelain bas-relief. These plates were often marketed as family heirlooms and gifts, contributing to their initial popularity and subsequent collectibility.