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GATL2A-00028
Native people on their way to market in Kingston, Jamaica, circa 1890.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881535
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1890s Agriculture Bare Foot Basket British British Colony British Empire Burro Business Caribbean Caribbean Island Carry Colonial Colony Commerce Donkey Female Foot Foot Travel Jamaica Jamaican Labor Labour Native Natives Pedestrian Road Trade Transportation Travel Tropical Walk West Indies Woman Women Work Worker
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This photo print, titled "GATL2A-00028" takes us back in time to Kingston, Jamaica, around the year 1890. The image showcases a bustling scene of native people on their way to market. Hand-colored and transformed into a woodcut illustration from the 19th century, this vintage piece exudes an air of history and tradition. The road is filled with activity as men and women navigate their way through the vibrant streets. Carrying baskets filled with goods for trade, these hardworking individuals exemplify the essence of business and commerce during that era. A donkey patiently accompanies one woman who walks barefoot alongside her fellow pedestrians. Set against a tropical backdrop in the West Indies, this snapshot captures both laborious work and colonial transportation methods prevalent at the time. It serves as a reminder of Jamaica's rich cultural heritage within the British Empire during the late 1800s. The image offers glimpses into daily life on this Caribbean island; it portrays not only women engaged in foot travel but also highlights agriculture as an essential aspect of their livelihoods. This historic artwork provides valuable insight into how Jamaican natives worked diligently to sustain themselves amidst challenging circumstances. As we admire this remarkable depiction from North Wind Picture Archives, let us appreciate its artistic value while acknowledging its significance in preserving our collective history.
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