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Re: "mosquito canopies"???
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Charles Gehring <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 9 Nov 2001 15:27:44 -0500
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Sounds like mosquito netting of some sort.

>>> [log in to unmask] 11/09/01 10:30 AM >>>
A 1930 telephone directory describes a Soho business enterprise as selling
"mosquito canopies".  Does any subscriber have a definite idea of what that
meant?

Christopher Gray
"Streetscapes" Columnist, Sunday Real Estate Section
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