Object Details
- wearer
- Rogers, Fred
- Flagg, Nancy
- Description
- This red knit cardigan was worn by Fred Rogers, creator and host of the children's program, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (PBS, 1968-2001). For more than thirty years, Rogers began each episode by changing into a sweater and tennis shoes and singing, "Won't you be my neighbor?"
- An ordained Presbyterian minister, Rogers dedicated his television career to promoting children's emotional and moral well-being. His show, with its friendly conversational style and trips to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, encouraged young viewers to feel loved, respected, and special.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Fred Rogers
- ca 1968 - 1984
- ID Number
- 1984.0219.01
- accession number
- 1984.0219
- catalog number
- 1984.0219.01
- Object Name
- sweater
- Physical Description
- fiber, acrylic (overall material)
- metal (zipper material)
- Measurements
- overall: 27 in x 31 in; 68.58 cm x 78.74 cm
- Related Publication
- Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
- National Museum of American History. Treasures of American History online exhibition
- Related Web Publication
- https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/treasures-american-history
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Clothing & Accessories
- Family & Social Life
- Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection
- National Treasures exhibit
- National Museum of American History
- general subject association
- Television
- used
- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood {Television Program}
- general subject association
- Television
- Subject
- Children's television programs
- Record ID
- nmah_680637
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-faae-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
