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Tobacco field, Montpeller, Jamaica, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
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Tobacco field, Montpeller, Jamaica, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Tobacco field, Montpeller, Jamaica, 1900. Detail from a stereoscopic card
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Caribbean Crops Harvest Harvesting Indies Jamaica Jamaican Montpellier Picking Plantation Print Collector27 Shelter Stereoscopic Stereoscopic Card Tobacco Underwood Underwood West Indian West Indies Agricultural Worker British Empire Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Stereoscopic Photography
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In this print, we are transported back to the lush countryside of Montpeller, Jamaica in the year 1900. The image, captured by renowned photographers Underwood & Underwood, showcases a tobacco field teeming with activity. Against the backdrop of rolling hills and rustic shelters, hardworking individuals can be seen diligently picking tobacco leaves. This snapshot offers a glimpse into rural life in the West Indies during the early 20th century. It depicts an integral part of Jamaican agriculture - tobacco farming - which played a significant role in sustaining local communities and contributing to the British Empire's economy at that time. The monochrome tones add depth and texture to this timeless scene, emphasizing both the harshness of labor and the beauty of nature. The print transports us to an era when manual work was essential for survival and prosperity. As we observe this stereoscopic card detail from Underwood & Underwood's collection, we can't help but appreciate how it encapsulates not only a specific location but also broader concepts such as hard work, rural life, and agricultural traditions. This photograph serves as a testament to Jamaica's rich history while inviting us to reflect on our own relationship with land cultivation.
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