Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.28
Date1968-2001
MediumWood/Metal
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionRectangular workman's chest television prop. Made of a block of wood colored/painted brown with four thin wooden bars painted black (two on top and two on the front) which are next to gold colored tape. A clothespin spring is attached to the top. Back and bottom are unfinished.Dimensions3 x 4.75 x 3 in. (7.6 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm)InscriptionsRed and black markings/handwriting are on front and top.
Historical NotesCornflake S. Pecially's workman's chest used on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. "Corney" or Cornflake S. Pescially was the resident handyman in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, besides owning and operating the Rockit Factory. This was the chest that held his tools. 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
c. 2014
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001