Sweater
Object number95.86.2
Date1980-1989
Mediumcotton; metal; paint; plastic
Credit LineGift of Fred Rogers
DescriptionGreen cotton knit sweater worn by Mister Rogers.DimensionsHeight x Width (With sleeves folded over and running parallel to torso): 34.5 × 25.5 in. (87.6 × 64.8 cm)Height x Width (With sleeves straight out to sides): 32 × 46.25 in. (81.3 × 117.5 cm)
Height x Width (Sweater torso only): 27.5 × 18.625 in. (69.9 × 47.3 cm)
MarksZipper slider has raised text on front and back of pull tab "YKK" and on the back of the slider body "VISION / YKK / USA / 5V".
Fabric tag inside sweater on proper left rear shoulder seam has black printed text on front "100% / SOFT SPUN / COTTON / MEN'S M"; and on back "MACHINE WASH / GENTLE WARM / SEPARATELY / NO BLEACH / TUMBLE DRY / LOW HEAT / MADE IN USA / WPL 7892".
Historical NotesWorn by Fred Rogers during the taping of his children's television program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Design used is from original sweater made by Fred Rogers' mother.
Previous owner
Fred McFeely Rogers
On View
On view
Nancy McFeely Rogers Flagg
School Apparel Inc.
Sand Knitting Mills Company
1985-1989
