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

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QCANTITT ARTICLE 1 set Parlor furniture, upholstered in a subdued color with narrow striped velour or cotton velvet. This set should be in one particular design, and con- sist of divan or settee, two large arm chairs, two small chairs, and one large and one small stand or table. 1 set Parlor furniture, same number of pieces, but of different design, upholstered or covered with dark figured imported tapestry. 1 set Wicker furniture, finished in light brown or ivory, covered with neutral shade of cretonne. This set should include a writing table or desk, and stand- ing floor lamp. 1 set Wicker or rustic, strongly made, finished in light or pea green, consisting of round table with um- brella canopy, one small stand, bench seat and three or four chairs. 3 or 4 sets Portieres, sufficient pairs of each color and design to hang at all openings in each interior set ex- cept at small doors. These should hang on lj4" hardwood poles and be hung with large, easy-rid- ing brass rings. Poles and rings should be hidden from view by valance of same material as por- tieres, and of a depth to equalize or balance height of openings. The following colors are sug- gested for these sets of portieres: old-gold, light blue, old-rose, mahogany or narrow-striped mul- berry, being sure that shade of hangings harmon- izes with color scheme of the scenery, and shades of carpets and furniture coverings. 1 Rug, 9'xl2' or 12'xl5' (depending upon size of stage), of Chinese or Persian design, with dark shaded background. 6 Rugs, small, in three dififerent sizes, Persian designs and of color that will harmonize with large rug and other stage carpets. Carpet, gray or old-gold, large enough to cover at least 21 feet back of first entrance of "one" and 4 feet wider than proscenium opening. Avoid bright red and light green; stick to the quiet, rich, but light tones. 1 Strip Or "runner" of carpet one yard wide and long enough to cover entire width of stage to within two feet of proscenium arch on each side. This for the use of dressing, singing and such acts in "one," and should be of same shade as the velvet or velour drop if the house is equipped with one. Blue, royal purple or mulberry make very desir- 191