Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.31 a-g
Date1968-2001
MediumWood/Plastic/Paper
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionPrinting press television prop consisting of printing press, five rollers, and sample printed paper.Dimensionsa: H) 11.25" x W) 13.0" x D) 22.25" b: Diameter) 1.25" x W) 9.25"
c: Diameter) 1.25" x W) 10.0"
d: Diameter) 1.25" x W) 9.5"
e: Diameter) 1.25" x W) 9.25"
f: Diameter) 1.25" x W) 9.375"
g: L) 8.5" x W) 5.5"
Inscriptions(a)
Blue sheet of paper attached which has the words "LEARN TO FLY" printed on it in black
(g)
Loose blue paper with the words "LEARN TO FLY" printed in black ink on both sides.
Historical NotesPrinting press prop used on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. X the Owl's love of learning and his admiration of Benjamin Franklin are shown in his printing press and his Owl Correspondence School sign. In many of the episodes he is often on assignment for the Correspondence School and in a 1997 episode titled "Be Yourself That's the Best," X offers flying lessons to the neighborhood. A later episode also shows X at work on his printing press when Neighbor Aber uses his "looking inside of things" to see inside the Treehouse. Part of a collection from the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Mister Rogers was one of the longest running children’s show on public television. It debuted on national television in 1968 and ran until the 2001.
Related institution
Public Broadcasting Service
Related institution
WQED
Related person
Fred McFeely Rogers
On View
On view
1940-1949
