s. Calcutta. Madras. Calcutta. 1851 £3,649 £1,360 1855 £1,198 £5,998 1852 2,844 574 1857 6,321 4,765 1853 4,565 3,263 1858 3,954 — 1854 5,521 9,769 1859 6,132 4,256 The principal demand for these shells is for making bangles, or arm- lets and anklets, and the manufacture is still almost confined to… … 2 Saw employed for Cutting the Shell. The introduction of circular saws has been attempted by some European gentlemen, but steadily resisted by the natives, despite their obvious advantages. Some of these bangles, worn by the Hindoo women, are beautifully coloured, gilded, and ornamented with gems.…
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