Prop, Theatrical
Prop, Theatrical
Prop, Theatrical

Prop, Theatrical

Object number2012.10.18 a-f
Datec. 1979
MediumPaper/Wood
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionHarriett Elizabeth Cow's television props consisting of paper pencil cup and five pencils. Dimensionsa: H) 1.5" x Diameter) 1.25"
b: L) 2.375" x Diameter) 0.188"
c: L) 2.375" x Diameter) 0.188"
d: L) 2.375" x Diameter) 0.188"
e: L) 2.375" x Diameter) 0.188"
f: L) 2.313" x Diameter) 0.188"
Historical NotesHarriett Elizabeth Cow's pencil cup and pencils used on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. In 1979, Fred dedicated a week of programing to the subject of school. King Friday ordered a school to be built and a space was found in Someplace Else. The school students, Prince Tuesday, Daniel the Tiger, and Ana Platypus, were taught by Harriett Elizabeth Cow. Named after Fred Rogers' grandmother, Harriett had these pencils on her desk. 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.
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