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Former Norman Rockwell models Buddy Edgerton, left, and Mike McGuire talked while holding the works they were featured in.

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Visitors spoke with former Rockwell illustration model Joy Edgerton Freizatz during the gathering, which was held at the Norman Rockwell Exhibition.

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Jim Edgerton Jr., 57, of Vermont, posed with Rockwell’s "Growth of a Leader," which features Edgerton and his father.

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Mike McGuire, 72, of Vermont, posed with "The Adventure Trail."

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Ruth Skellie, 84, of New York, posed with “Marbles Champ," which features her as an 11-year-old.

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New York siblings Pauline Adams, 64, and Paul Adams, 67, posed with "The Golden Rule," which they originally posed for at ages 5 and 7, respectively.