Sweater
Object number2018.108.1
Made by
Nancy McFeely Rogers Flagg
MediumYarn; Metal
Credit LineGift of Joanne Rogers
DescriptionHand-knit long-sleeved brown sweater with metal zipper down front.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 20.25 × 43 × 1 in. (51.4 × 109.2 × 2.5 cm)Historical NotesHandmade sweater for Fred Rogers by his mother, Nancy McFeely Rogers FlaggLabel TextIn the original shows Fred donned a sweater made by his mother, like the one here. Eventually those sweaters wore out. The crew then had to buy sweaters that looked handmade. A sweater purchased for use on the show is displayed near the Mister Rogers figure. An original pair of sneakers worn on the shoe is exhibited nearby in the living room set.
Previous owner
Fred McFeely Rogers
On View
Not on view
1980-1989
1985-1989
1971-1978
1952-1956