Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.32
Date1968-2001
MediumWood/Paper
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionTelevision prop. Framed print of four trolley cars colored gold and red. The trolleys include an open horse drawn trolley, an open grip car, a closed cabel car, and a closed electric car. The back of the frame is unfinished plywood.Dimensions25.5 x 9.5 x 1.25 in. (64.8 x 24.1 x 3.2 cm)InscriptionsEach trolley is captioned, from top to bottom: "OPEN HORSE CAR", "OPEN GRIP CAR", "CLOSED CABLE CAR", and "CLOSED ELECTRIC CAR".
Historical NotesUsed on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Hung on the wall in the living room set. 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
On view
c. 1968
1968-2001
1999
Louisiana Plastics, Inc.
c. 1979
