Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.54 a,b
Date1968-2001
MediumWood; Paint; Metal; Plastic; Adhesive tape
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionHatbox television prop. Circular wood box with detachable lid. Box bottom is open at top and bottom. Box bottom's interior walls are varnished wood grain and exterior walls are painted black.Dimensionsa,b together: 9.563 × 14.25 × 13.563 in. (24.3 × 36.2 × 34.5 cm)a: 9 × 13.75 × 13 in. (22.9 × 34.9 × 33 cm)
b: 1 × 13.563 in. (2.5 × 34.5 cm)
Inscriptions(b) Metal rim has inscribed text on inside "F 1".
Historical NotesHatbox television prop from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood living room set. The hatbox was kept on the shelf within the living room closet. 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
1968-2001
c. 2000
c. 1917
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1968-2001
1968-2001
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