Smithsonian Report. 1945. Edwards 



Plate 10 



1. Cross Section of abaca Stalk. 



The abaca stalk, except for the central core, is made up of a series of overlapping sheaths, each one of which 

 was originally the stem of a leaf. The fiber is obtained mainly from the outer portion of these sheaths. 

 (Photograph courtesy United Fruit Company.) 



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2 Coil. Section, and Cross Section of Manila Rope. 



This three-strand, one-half inch diameter Manila rope, which is made from Philippine abaca fiber of high 

 quality, has ample strength and durability for all general purposes. (Photograph courtesy Plymouth 

 Cordage Company.) 



