Toy
Object number97.147.3
Manufacturer
Holgate Toy Company
Date1991-1994
OriginKane, PA
MediumWood; Paint; Metal
Credit LineGift of Janice Barone
DescriptionRolling wooden trolley toy. Constructed of cut-out and machine-finished wood, painted overall a bright red color with detailing in black, yellow, and dark green. Form of an old fashioned open-air trolley car, with signboard on top with text.DimensionsHeight x Width x Length: 6.5 × 3.5 × 10.875 in. (16.5 × 8.9 × 27.6 cm)InscriptionsSignboard on top with text: "NEIGHBORHOOD TROLLEY".
Handwritten in black ink on roof: "For Gene with gratitude for all you / mean in the lives of children & families, Fred Rogers 6/10/94".
MarksStamped on bottom of toy: "HOLGATE TOY CO. / KANE PA / MADE IN USA / "Neighborhood Trolley" is a / Registered Trademark of Fred Rogers / © Fred Rogers1970, 1991".
Historical NotesThis toy was given to Gene Barone as a gift or award, and is autographed by Fred Rogers. It is a representation of the Neighborhood Trolley from the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood television program
Previous owner
Gene Barone
Related person
Fred McFeely Rogers
Related institution
WQED
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1880-1890