Mister Rogers' Sweater

Identifier

http://dp.la/api/items/ec97a210fdb9bf8b85f3ded494e43789

Title

Mister Rogers' Sweater

Date

ca 1968 - 1984

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.
Currently not on view

Subject

National Treasures exhibit
Television
Rogers, Fred
Popular Entertainment
Clothing & Accessories
Family & Social Life
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood {Television Program}

Source

Smithsonian Institution

Relation

http://ids.si.edu/ids/deliveryService?id=NMAH-JN2018-00323-000001&max=150

Type

image

References

http://collections.si.edu/search/results.htm?q=record_ID%3Anmah_680637&repo=DPLA

Citation

“Mister Rogers' Sweater,” Center for Knit and Crochet Digital Repository, accessed November 10, 2026, https://digital.centerforknitandcrochet.org/items/show/8200.

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