Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.38
Date1968-2001
MediumPaper/Paint/Ink/Wood/Fabric/Metal
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionCity scene framed artwork television prop. Rectangular wood frame. Paperboard artwork with drawn ink and painted cityscape. Colorful bird's-eye-view of buildings, businesses, houses, people, automobiles, and trees.Dimensions22.125 x 31.6879 x 0.875 in. (56.2 x 80.5 x 2.2 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten text in black ink on reverse in top right corner indicate location of prop on set "PICTURE CLOSEST TO STOVE / FRIDGE RIGHT".
MarksPaperboard maker's mark repeated in blue on reverse with text "NO. 62 / HI-ART / Artist / ILLUSTRATOR BOARDS".
Historical NotesFramed artwork used as a prop on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood set in the kitchen. According to writing on the back, it was the picture to the right of the fridge and closest to the stove. 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
c. 1968
1999
1968-2001
1968-2001