Chinese Museum (Boston)

• "Long-gans. 'Dragon's eyes': so called from their resemblance to the ball of the eye: a favorite fruit with the Chinese, but not suited to the palate of 'barbarians.'"
• "Vermicelli, made and extensively used by the Chinese in soups, of which they are fond and make a great variety."
• "Nanking machine toys of different construction. These toys contain machinery inside, and when wound up possess the power of locomotion for a short time."
• "Different kinds of caps worn by gentlemen in winter."
• "Enameled Jos vase to hang on the wall beneath the painting of an idol. This is made in the form of half an oo-loo or bottle gourd, a Chinese emblem of longevity."
• "Ee-een. The two stringed fiddle. The rebeck of the Chinese."
• "Tai-Kam. The bass fiddle. This is very much like the ee-een, except that the drum is made of cocoa nut shell instead of bamboo, and its notes are gruffer."
• "Facsimile of an apartment in a wealthy Chinaman's dwelling.... A large and beautiful screen made of paintings on glass; chairs and tables made of king wood with variegated marble tops, superbly embroidered door screen, vase containing a peacock feather fan of 200 eyes, fruit upon the table, scrolls on the wall, lanterns suspended from the ceiling, &c. &c."