Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.43
Manufacturer
Sakar
Datec. 1990
MediumMetal; Rubber(?); Glass; Fabric; Adhesive; Ink
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionBinoculars television prop. Black metal and rubber(?) wide-angle 10x50 binoculars with glass lenses. Surface is embellished with trim, fabric, and ribbon. Blue fabric strap. Maker’s marks near eyecups have been overwritten with black permanent ink.DimensionsWith binoculars fully extended: 7 × 7.5 × 2.875 in. (17.8 × 19.1 × 7.3 cm)With binoculars fully contracted: 6.75 × 7 × 2.875 in. (17.1 × 17.8 × 7.3 cm)
Cord: 21.75 in. (55.2 cm)
InscriptionsFocus wheel has silver text “Quick Focus”.
MarksMaker’s marks near eyecups have been overwritten with black permanent ink, but are legible in raking light: on proper left side “SAKAR / COATED OPTICS” and on proper right side “10 x 50 / WIDE ANGLE / Field 7[degree symbol]”.
Historical NotesProp binoculars used in Mister Rogers' Neighorhood Episode 1660. 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.Label TextProp binoculars, used in Episode 1660, November 27, 1992 In this episode, themed Up and Down, Grandpere and Lady Aberlin use the binoculars to look for King Friday’s royal birds that had gone missing in the previous episode.
Related institution
Public Broadcasting Service
Related institution
WQED
Related person
Fred McFeely Rogers
Related person
Betty Aberlin
On View
On view
c. 1945
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
1968-2001
