Exhibition of Laughing Gas with Music
Event Information
Venue(s):
Cooper Institute
Price: $.25
Event Type:
Variety / Vaudeville
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
4 April 2014
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
13 Oct 1863, 7:30 PMProgram Details
Citations
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“Dr. Colton respectfully announces his first grand exhibition for the season, of the nitrous oxide laughing gas. . . . Sixty gallons will be made and administered. Twelve gentlemen will inhale the Gas, the same care as formerly being exercised in the selection. Dr. C. will endeavor to deserve the patronage of the same class of ladies and gentlemen that have attended his exhibitions in former years. The anesthetic effects of the Gas will be explained. An Evening of Merriment and Music.”