Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.21
Date1968-2001
MediumWood
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionBroom television prop with orange handle and brown bristled and orange stitching. The broom is connected to the handle with a silver colored nail and there is silver colored wiring wrapped around the top of the bristles. Maker's information for the handle is stamped into one side. The handle is a pencil.Dimensions2.25 x 0.5 x 8.5 in. (5.7 x 1.3 x 21.6 cm)MarksText on handle "BATALLA CENTRAL LARICERA S.A."
Historical NotesHenrietta Pussycat's broom that she used to clean up her apartment in the Great Oak Tree. Used on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. 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
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PBA Industries, The Manufacturing Division of Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
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American Safety Table Company
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