Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.44
Date1968-2001
MediumWood; Fabric; Metal; Adhesive Tape
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionTable with tablecloth television prop. Wood picnic-table. White tablecloth covers table, the tablecloth is actually an apron tied and taped to the table. Tablecloth is decorated with applied fabric, trim, and embroidery.Dimensions6.25 × 6.5 × 15.5 in. (15.9 × 16.5 × 39.4 cm)InscriptionsTable’s crossbeam has handwritten graphite “B” at center on unstained side.
Historical NotesThis was Heniretta Pussycat's table and was part of the Neighborhood of Make-Believe 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
Not on view
1870
c. 1961
1952-1954
1960
Beth Israel Congregation
1943-1944
Eleanor Dreyfuss Benswanger
