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tapestries, fine laces court dresses artificial flowers &c? In the exhibit from Holland we saw some good Delft ware & other porcelains- and found a seat where we could rest awhile The exhibit from the Island of Jamaica consisted mainly of different kinds of hard woods- many preparations of Cassava Root - and a fine collection of ferns - also some native fruits and nuts many of the latter being of medicinal character. A kind of bark which resembles lace when pounded and of which many lovely articles are made- From India elaborate wood carvings, embroidery in gold thread &c From Japan- paintings wood carving & the most hideous masks in the world-