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cloth, cut in the shape of fig. 2a, and a narrow strip of stout 

 muslin or light canvas, 2b, which binds the bag to the ring. The 

 four pieces are sewed together to form a cone-shaped bag, and 

 around the circular opening is sewed the canvas or muslin band. 



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Fig 1 Net loop and handle. The short grooves cut opposite each other 



at the small end of the handle, a, end in holes through the handle that receive 

 the hooks of the ring arms, b. The ring may be permanently bound to the 

 handle with wire, c, or a removable joint may be effected with a metal ferrule 

 that can be slipped up and down, d. 



