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Shells (Placuna placenta) used as an excellent substitute for glass, at Manila

Sample of the grass called by the Natives of Lucania [Lucena, Philippines] Abaca

A set of Chinese barbers instruments

A pod of Cotton from Manila

A pair of Manila slippers, the only kind in use by the women

Chinese Tea pot

Seed of the Tea shrub taken by the donor from the plant in the Queen's garden near Rio de Ganeria [Janeiro]

Areeka [areca] or Beetel Nuts, deprived of the outer covering

Sample of the Coffee which grows wild in the mountains of Lucania [Lucena, Philippines]

Root of an unknown shrub, used at Manila as a substitute for soap

A Chinese pillow

A mantle Orniment, made of the Nautilus shells from Lucania [Lucena, Philippines]

Basket of the famous herb of which Matti [mate] is made