Mister Rogers' Sweater
Object Details
- date made
- ca 1978 - 1984
- wearer
- Rogers, Fred
- maker
- 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.
- Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood premiered on NET (National Educational Television) in 1967 and was produced, on and off, until 2001, broadcast on NET's accessor PBS with reruns airing daily until 2008. The series was a popular and critical success, credited with breaking new ground in educational programming and earning Fred Rogers an Emmy for Lifetime Achievement in 1998.
- This sweater, like every other one worn by Rogers in the series, was made by his mother, Nancy Flagg (née Nancy McFeely). Her name appears on the tag sewn inside its neckline.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- place made
- United States: Pennsylvania
- general subject association
- Television
- used
- Mister Rogers' Neighborhood {Television Program}
- general subject association
- Television
- Subject
- Children's television programs
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Clothing & Accessories
- Family & Social Life
- Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection
- Related Publication
- Kendrick, Kathleen M. and Peter C. Liebhold. Smithsonian Treasures of American History
- Credit Line
- Gift of Fred Rogers
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- 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
- Record ID
- nmah_680637