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The Covetous Property Man, 1904

An actor witnesses a strange rendezvous between a covetous property man and a handsome rifle in 1904.

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Prop Makers Must Know a Lot

A 1904 article about E. L. Morse describes what a prop maker must know in addition to technical skills.

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Weapon Safety is Nothing New

Two news accounts from a hundred years ago show that accidents involving stage combat weapons and guns have always occurred.

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The Construction of a Table

Construction of a Table

An early twentieth-century illustration detailing how a table is made.

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A Factory for Making Plays

A 1906 article detailing the work done in a New York City shop which produces the entire stage picture for a show, including sets, costumes, props, painting and lights.

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    Eric Hart

    I am Eric Hart, a freelance prop maker in North Carolina.

    This site is a way to share my work and the things I've learned over the years. It's also a way to connect with other prop makers, props masters, and artisans, as well as a collection of all things of interest to props people from around the internet.

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