Slipper
Object number2018.108.25 a,b
Made by
Don Brockett
MediumFabric; Rubber
Credit LineGift of Joanne Rogers
DescriptionPair of navy blue slippers with thick white rubber soles. Blue strap of fabric attached to top of shoe, and a white crocheted strap with blue initials attached to this blue strap.DimensionsHeight x Length x Depth (a): 3.5 × 11.5 × 4.5 in. (8.9 × 29.2 × 11.4 cm)Height x Length x Depth (b): 3.5 × 11.5 × 4.25 in. (8.9 × 29.2 × 10.8 cm)
Inscriptions(a,b) "FMR" on white crocheted strap.
Historical NotesMonogrammed slipper made for Fred by Don Brockett, who played Chef Brockett on Mister Roger’s Neighborhood.Label TextDon Brockett, who played Chef Brockett on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, monogrammed these shoes for Fred. One of the first talents hired by Fred for the show, Don became a respected actor in regional theater and television.
Previous owner
Fred McFeely Rogers
Subjects
On View
Not on view
c. 2006
