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An old umbrella rib makes a very effective shade-holder bracket for a gas jet. The ends of the rib are bent to fit around the pendant upright and the support end is shaped into a hook. It can be quickly applied or removed. The outer end is bent into a hook to hold the . The rib can be cut to fit a pendant arm of any length. --Contributed by Edward Keegstra, Paterson, N. J.

The Bracket for Holding the is Made from an Old Umbrella Rib
 
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