Prop, Theatrical
Object number2012.10.17 a-e
Datec. 1979
MediumPaper
Credit LineGift of The Fred Rogers Company
DescriptionHarriett Elizabeth Cow's school book television props.Dimensionsa: H) 3.188" x W) 2.375" x Dep) 0.5"b: H) 3.0" x W) 2.75" x Dep) 0.875"
c: H) 3.188" x W) 2.25" x Dep) 0.563"
d: H) 3.625" x W) 2.0" x Dep) 0.5"
e: H) 3.875" x W) 2.625" x Dep) 0.375"
Inscriptions(a) Front labeled "GEOGRAPHY" in black lettering.
(b) Front labeled "SCIENCE" in black lettering.
(c) Front labeled "MATH" in black lettering.
Historical NotesHarriett Elizabeth Cow's school books used on the set of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. In 1979, Fred dedicated a week of programing to the subject of school. King Friday ordered a school to be built and a space was found in Someplace Else. The school students, Prince Tuesday, Daniel the Tiger, and Ana Platypus, were taught by Harriett Elizabeth Cow. Named after Fred Rogers' grandmother, Harriett had these books on her desk. 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
On view
c. 2007
1999
Samuel Rosenberg
