Hall's illustrated catalogue of magic lanterns, dissolving lanterns, and stereopticons : for societies, parlor entertainment, panoramas, and public exhibitions. (1873?)

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22 HALL S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OP No. 21. Hall's Improved Oxy-Hydrogen Reflectors, For Brilliant Illuminations, adapted to Streets, Parks, Theatres, and stage use. It consists of a large silver-plated reflector, so constructed that it can be turned in any direction where the rays of light are wanted. The burner is very simple, easily adjusted to the reflector, so that it can be used with or without the reflector. Burner with reflector, gas bag, retort stand, lamp, wash bottle, rubber tubing, and everything necessary. Price, $35. Premium Colored Fires, For Tableaux, Theatres, Parties, and Illuminations, manufactured by ourselves, and warranted to be superior. They give out no offensive odor, and can be used in a parlor. We can supply them by the pound or less. We put it up in boxes suitable for use. We have red, white, blue, green, and violet. Price, 25 cents per box. $3 per pound. Directions. — Lay the contents of the box loosely in a train, about half inch high, on a piece of tin, slate, or glass, or any non- combustible article ; then ignite by applying a lighted match at one end. Keep dry, as it attracts moisture ; when damp is dif- ficult to ignite.