Do Bee gloves

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Description:

These yellow gloves were part of the Do Bee costume worn on the children’s television program, Romper Room. Do Bee taught manners and good behavior.

After its origins on local television in Baltimore in 1953, this show was soon franchised throughout the country. Its unique "local live syndication" gave the program local flavor by allowing tele-teachers in each city to lead their own studio class and home audience through identical activities and stories designed to introduce preschoolers to the classroom.

Date Made: 1960s

Location: Currently not on view

Used: United States: Maryland, Baltimore

Subject: TelevisionChildren's television programs

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Credit Line: Gift of John H. Claster

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0179.05Catalog Number: 1991.0179.05Accession Number: 1991.0179

Object Name: gloves

Physical Description: velour (overall material)Measurements: overall (each): 11 in x 6 1/2 in; 27.94 cm x 16.51 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-9244-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1124000

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