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repurposed c. 1920's american industrial freestanding theater stage illuminated "ghost light" with three-legged riveted iron base
  • repurposed c. 1920's american industrial freestanding theater stage illuminated "ghost light" with three-legged riveted iron base
  • repurposed c. 1920's american industrial freestanding theater stage illuminated "ghost light" with three-legged riveted iron base
  • repurposed c. 1920's american industrial freestanding theater stage illuminated "ghost light" with three-legged riveted iron base
repurposed c. 1920's american industrial freestanding theater stage illuminated "ghost light" with three-legged riveted iron base

repurposed c. 1920's american industrial freestanding theater stage illuminated "ghost light" with three-legged riveted iron base

SKU: UR-15318-12
repurposed american industrial interior freestanding theater stage "ghost light" featuring a reinforced cast aluminum crouse-hinds incandescent light with reinforced steel wire bulb guard or cage. the electric lamp is supported by a stationary cast iron three-legged iron base with tubular steel arm or upright. the stage fixture has been rewired using period appropriate black braided cloth cord. there are many myths and/or legends surrounding the purpose and use of the ghost light (e.g., deter the presence of old ghosts), but according to a number of 1920's theater supply catalogs, the single light fixtures were referred to as "cleaner stands" and/or portable work lights. the stand, featuring riveted joint cabriole style legs, was possibly fabricated for the chicago stage and lighting co., chicago, il. uniform black enameled finish. measures 75 inches tall.

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