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Latest revision as of 06:48, 18 October 2023
A fireproof curtain between stage and audience that can be dropped in case of fire, typically located on the back of the proscenium arch.
- Iron curtain
- safety curtain
- the iron
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| English | fire curtain | A fireproof curtain between stage and audience that can be dropped in case of fire, typically located on the back of the proscenium arch. |
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fire curtain (English)
A fireproof curtain between stage and audience that can be dropped in case of fire, typically located on the backside of a proscenium. (English)
3 August 2013
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požární opona (Czech)
požárně dělící konstrukce která slouží k separaci prostoru jeviště od hlediště. (Czech)
3 August 2013
železná opona (Czech)
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sipario anti-incendio (Italian)
3 August 2013
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brandscherm (Dutch)
afscheiding tussen toneelhuis en publieksdeel (Dutch)
3 August 2013
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Schutzvorhang (German)
Torartiger Brandabschluß zwischen Bühne und Zuschauerraum welcher bei Feuergefahr und bei Betriebsende geschlossen wird auch abgekürzt EV genannt. (German)
3 August 2013
Eiserner Vorhang (German)
Sicherheitsvorhang (German)
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telón de seguridad (Spanish)
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brandridå (Swedish)
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Fireproof Curtain (English)
A curtain made of asbestos and metal which, when lowered, fits close up against the proscenium and cuts off the auditorium from the stage. 'The fireproof must be lowered at least once during every performance. Sometimes called “the iron.” (English)
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Safety Curtain (English)
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Invention of the safety curtain
1864 (English)
The safety curtains are mentioned in 1864. Often known as the iron, a safety curtain divides the stage and auditorium in the event of a stage fire, increasing the time for the audience to escape. In the era of gas lighting theatre fires were common, and safety curtains were often required by law.
1864
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