Edward W. Klein, 1921-2009: Lyric Opera's property master. Klein gathered chalices for poisonous plots, chaises for swooning sopranos, banquet tables, bird cages and roomfuls of other props for productions at the Lyric Opera, where he was property master for 27 years. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obit-edklein-23-sep23,0,5095643.story