The vaudeville theatre, building, operation, management (1918)

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stuff is all complete and delivered from the studio. Necessary HARDWARE ARTICLE Stage screws. Pairs hinges, hook pins, back-flap, li/^"x8j^". Door knobs and plates, 2 each, different designs. Pairs curtain-pole sockets, heavy brass. Hangers, picture frame. Nails, clout, 11/^". Carpet pins Lashing cleats. Stage braces, extension from 2' to 8', closed. Profile corner blocks. Profile keystones. Profile boards, old-time scrimmed. Head blocks, sheaves, curtain lead blocks, tension pulleys, belaying pins, trims, clamps, sand-bags, etc. The requisition for this equipment should be made for the hanging stuff. Include in this order sufficient 3/^" wire messenger cable for border lights and ^" hemp or sisal rope for other lines. PROPERTIES QUANTITY ARTICLE 1 White mantel for light interiors. 1 Dark mantel for dark interiors. 1 Mantel painted into interior set. These mantels should be made by the house carpenter of heavier design than the conventional residence mantel; should sit on low platforms and be mounted on heavy ball-bearing casters. Book cases (false fronts), finished to match dark set; one 5' wide by 6' high, and one 6'9" wide by 4'6" high. Chairs, kitchen. Table, kitclicn, to be made by stage carpenter, strongly braced and bolted, in the following sizes: 3'6", 3', 2'6". These will be used by acrobatic and other acts, and should be of very durable construction. Wood pedestals, and 1 pair tabourets, each pair to be of finish and design harmonizing with parlor or interior sets. 190