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4 unusual facts about Breaking Home Ties


Breaking Home Ties

With his tie and socks perfectly matched, wearing pressed white trousers and matching jacket, he is ready for his new life in college.

In 1960, the painting was purchased for $900 by Don Trachte and was in his ownership until his death on May 4, 2005.

The painting was the inspiration for a 1987 TV movie of the same name, featuring Jason Robards and Doug McKeon respectively as the father and son.

Don Trachte

A discovery in 2006 revealed that Trachte created a near-perfect replica of Breaking Home Ties, by Norman Rockwell.



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