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Picking cotton seeds in St Vincent early 1900s
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Picking cotton seeds in St Vincent early 1900s
Picking cotton seeds in St Vincent early 1900s Date: early 1900s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Caribbean Cotton Grenadines Indies Picking Plantation Seeds Vincent
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This vintage lantern slide captures a poignant moment in the early 1900s on a cotton plantation in St Vincent, part of the British Empire in the West Indies. The image shows workers diligently picking cotton seeds under the scorching Caribbean sun, their faces etched with determination and resilience.
The scene is a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by laborers during this time period, as they toiled away in difficult conditions to harvest crops for export. The Victorian and Edwardian era aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to the photograph, transporting viewers back to a bygone era of colonialism and exploitation.
The lush greenery of St Vincent's landscape provides a striking backdrop to this snapshot of history, highlighting both the beauty and brutality intertwined within its plantations. This image serves as a powerful visual record of the struggles faced by those who worked tirelessly to fuel the economic prosperity of empires far beyond their shores.
As we reflect on this piece from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, let us remember the untold stories behind each cotton seed picked and each drop of sweat shed. May it serve as a testament to the resilience and strength of those whose labor built nations but whose voices were often silenced in history's retelling.
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