Prop, Theatrical
Prop, Theatrical
Prop, Theatrical

Prop, Theatrical

Object number2012.10.16
Datec. 1979
MediumWood
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionBrown rectangular wooden desk television prop. Yellow name plate attached with character name in black text. The desk is hollow inside and rests on four legs.Dimensions7 x 18 x 7.875 in. (17.8 x 45.7 x 20 cm)
InscriptionsYellow name plate attached has black text "Harriett E. Cow".
Historical NotesHarriet E. Cow's teacher's desk 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 Harriet Elizabeth Cow. Named after Fred Rogers' grandmother, Harriet used this desk to teach the children in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. 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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