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Telephone History

By Eric Hart | Published: September 2, 2009

Ron DeMarco, head of props at Emerson University, had these images on a CD he shared with me showing a visual history of the telephone. It’s great for research! Click on any of them for a larger view. The next image is virtually identical to the previous, but it includes some additional models. I can’t [...]

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Bar glassware

By Eric Hart | Published: August 3, 2009

If you ever needed to know the difference between a white wine and a red wine glass, I’ve put together a handy reference chart for all sorts of bar glassware. For more information on their uses and sizes, you can visit the Wikibooks article on Bartending/Drinkware/Glassware. Bartending/Drinkware/Glassware

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33 Ephemera Collections on Flickr

By Eric Hart | Published: July 1, 2009

Flickr is an incredible source for scans of ephemera from all eras. There is so much to find on there. One of my dreams is to somehow organize and catalog all of this; until then, all I can give you is a somewhat ordered list of things I’ve found. Remember that this only represents a [...]

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New York Public Library Digital Galleries

By Eric Hart | Published: June 17, 2009

As a props person, you’re always looking online for images, whether as research for pieces, inspiration for set dressing, or as elements for a paper prop. The New York Public Library has a great digitized collection of images in their Digital Gallery.  Some proptacular highlights include cigarette cards from pre-1900s to the mid-20th century; dust [...]

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Zen and the Art of Prop Making

By Eric Hart | Published: June 10, 2009

You may have noticed a new link over in the blog roll, called Zen and the Art of Prop Making. DW is a Sydney-based prop maker, and this blog has a wealth of information and tutorials on a number of prop processes. From fiberglass, to mold (or mould) making, and special effects, there are quite [...]

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    Eric Hart

    I am Eric Hart, former assistant props master at the Public Theater in New York City, and a longtime prop maker.

    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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