stagelamps

stage n In summertime, if there was much nightwork in the stage, the women had to see that the "stagelamps" and lanterns were trimmed as well. These "stagelamps" were simply tin kettles holding perhaps a pint of kerosene. The flames from the wicks were not covered and the light g...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1973
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/55769
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Summary:stage n In summertime, if there was much nightwork in the stage, the women had to see that the "stagelamps" and lanterns were trimmed as well. These "stagelamps" were simply tin kettles holding perhaps a pint of kerosene. The flames from the wicks were not covered and the light given off was a reddish-yellow glow. There was a handle attached to the rim so that the lamp could be suspended above the working area by means of a wire. DNE-cit W. Kirwin, 3/73 JH 3/73 Used I and Sup Used I 2 Used I ~room, FISHING STAGE, stage beam, stage door, stage head, stage lamp, ~ light, FLARE-UP, stage loft, stage longer, stage pole, stage room, stage work.