Workers on sugar plantation, Trinidad, West Indies
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Workers on sugar plantation, Trinidad, West Indies
Workers on a sugar plantation, cutting and carting sugar cane, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: circa 1910s
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Agriculture Cane Caribbean Carting Carts Cutting Fields Indies Labour Manual Plantation Sugar Trinidad Worker
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of sugar workers on a plantation in Trinidad, West Indies during the 1910s. The image portrays a scene of intense manual labor as men and women toil in the fields, cutting and carting sugar cane. The workers are dressed in simple clothing, protective hats, and sturdy shoes, their faces expressing determination and focus as they work under the tropical sun. The cane is loaded into carts, which are then pulled by hand or by oxen to the processing mills. Sugar production was a major industry in the Caribbean during this era, with Trinidad being one of the leading producers in the region. The labor force was primarily made up of indentured servants and plantation workers, many of whom were brought from India, China, and Africa to work on the plantations. The harsh conditions and long hours made for arduous labor, but the promise of land and a better life for themselves and their families kept them working. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of sugar production in the Caribbean and the lives of the workers who played a crucial role in the industry. It is a poignant reminder of the human effort and sacrifice that went into producing the sweet treat that is enjoyed around the world today.
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