Captain Kangaroo jacket

Captain Kangaroo costume worn by Robert Keeshan

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.

View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Captain Kangaroo costume worn by Robert Keeshan

Object Details

wearer

Keeshan, Robert

Description

This dark blue jacket was worn by Robert Keeshan as the titular character in the television show, Captain Kangaroo.

Captain Kangaroo premiered in 1955 and ran until 1984, making it the longest-running network television children’s show and winner of both Emmy and Peabody awards. Robert Keeshan played the lead role and Hugh Brannum played his pal, Mr. Green Jeans. After 1984, Keeshan brought the show to PBS where it ran until 1992.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Robert Keeshan Associates

Date made

1955 - 1956

ID Number

1992.0420.01A

accession number

1992.0420

catalog number

1992.0420.01A

Object Name

jacket

Physical Description

polyester (overall material)

brass (buttons material)

metal (badge material)

Measurements

overall: 34 in x 23 in; 86.36 cm x 58.42 cm

See more items in

Culture and the Arts: Entertainment

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Television broadcasts

Radio and television broadcasting

Actors

Costume

Children's television programs

general subject association

Television

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-df1e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1030609