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Lithograph, 'pals'

Identifier:
1991.4.1
Description:
Signed, Numbered (175/750) 1976 lithograph of 1926 Norman Rockwell painting (commissioned for Bissell's 50th Anniversary), 'Pals'. Man sleeping in chair, small girl sweeping spilled ashes with Bissell, 'Grand Rapids' carpet sweeper. Lithograph commissioned for Bissell's 100th anniversary celebration. A descriptive label (not attached) accompanies print. Label is stored in accession file.;Bottom R. H. Corner/pencil: 'Norman Rockwell' signature; Bottom L. H. Cor ner/pencil: '175/750'.;USA: Michigan, Grand Rapids. Bissell Inc.. Signed lithograph commissioned from Rockwell by Bissell Inc. in 1976 for Bissell's 100th Anniversary. Norman Rockwell.;USA: Michigan, Grand Rapids. Bissell Inc.. Norman Rockwell.
Date:
1976
Materials:
Paper
Dimensions:
36" h 24" w
Current Location Status:
On Exhibit
Source:
Gift Of Bissell Incorporated
Exhibit/Program:
Grand Rapids Cleans Up (2001 – 2003)
Related Entities:
Rockwell, Norman (creator) Bissell Inc. (donor)
Alternate names: Bissell, Bissell Incorporated
Bissell Inc. was founded in 1876 by Melville Bissell in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bissell was responsible for the invention of the carpet sweeper and built the company's first manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids in 1883. By the late 1800s, they were producing 1,000 carpet sweepers a day. When Bissell passed away in 1889, his wife Anna took over as CEO, making her the first female CEO in America. As the times changed the company began to manufacture vacuums and carpet shampoos. As of 2019, Bissell Inc. is still one of the leading companies in floor-care.