Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.39 a,b
Datec. 1968
MediumPaper/Paint/Ink/Wood/Metal
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionFramed painting. Rectangular wood frame. Paperboard artwork is drawn ink and painted. Colorful scene features the Eiffel Tower, King Friday's Castle, Neighborhood Trolley, Tele-Can, X the Owl's Tree (Great Oak Tree), Museum-Go-Round, Frog Pond, and the Grandfather Clock.Dimensions20.75 x 30.5629 x 1 in. (52.7 x 77.6 x 2.5 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten text in black ink on reverse in top right corner indicate location of prop on set "PICTURE CLOSEST TO FRIDGE HANDLE / FRIDGE LEFT".
Historical NotesNeighborhood of Make-Believe framed artwork television prop used as a prop on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood set in the kitchen. Mister Rogers hangs this drawing in the kitchen of his home in Episode 0002 on February 20, 1968. According to writing on the back, it was to the left of the fridge and the picture closest to the fridge handle. 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
Not on view
1968-2001
1968-2001
1955
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