Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.8 a-d
Date1968-2001
MediumFabric; Wood; Metal; Plastic
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionLiving room sofa bed or couch television prop. Rectangular. Red, green, blue, and brown herringbone fabric in plaid pattern. Back has flared top corners with wood details on front. Armrests roll out slightly. Five buttons on each back cushion. Skirt around bottom perimeter. Four wood feet. Interior pulls out into bed with metal framework and springs. Black plastic hair comb found inside the couch under the cushions.Dimensionsa-c together: 32.5 × 78 × 37 in. (82.6 × 198.1 × 94 cm)d: 1.25 × 5 × 0.25 in. (3.2 × 12.7 × 0.6 cm)
Marks(d) Raised text on one side “MADE IN U.S.A.”
Historical NotesThis couch was one of several used over the years in the living room set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. 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
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