Up With The Umbrella
February, 1991
What's happening, where it's happening and who's making it happenThe Pharaohs sat under umbrellas to protect themselves from the searing rays of the Egyptian sun. Romans found that the device could keep them dry, too. Today, a handsome cab hailer should be part of your urban wardrobe. For maximum protection and sturdiness, look for models with at least a 40-inch span when open that have a minimum of eight steel ribs and a steel shaft (other metals tend to bend or break), plus an automatic opener...
