Object Details
publisher
Whitman Publishing, LLC
Description (Brief)
This coloring book, Ding Dong School: Over-the-Shoulder coloring book was published by Whiman Publishing Co. in Racine, Wisconsin, 1955. It a folded style coloring book, with a red plaid paper cover with a photo of Miss Frances, a side pocket for crayons, and a green cord handle for carrying.
Ding Dong School was one of the earliest educational shows for very young children. The television series was first broadcast out of Chicago on WNBQ in 1952 and was syndicated in 1959. The host Dr. Frances Horwich, was known on the show as "Miss Frances."
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Western Publishing Company, Inc. (through Richard Bernstein)
date made
1955
ID Number
1992.0634.045
accession number
1992.0634
catalog number
1992.0634.045
Object Name
coloring book
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 in x 8 in x 1/2 in; 17.78 cm x 20.32 cm x 1.27 cm
place made
United States: Wisconsin, Racine
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Little Golden Books
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Entertainment, general
Children's television programs
Education
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1250787