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Slave chatting informally
Three enslaved Africans chatting among themselves in a relaxed mood. A turkey is beside them.
Slave cell at 'Geddes', St. Ann
"Two holes at back for coons to be thrust through and chained to a bard embedded in the masonry."
Slave auction trade
A slave auction taking place near along the harbour. Seen in the background is a ship, possibly belonging to one of the men selling or making purchases.
Tags: Slave trade; Slavery
Slave Auction
Enslaved persons including a topless woman and two children are being inspected by propective buyers at a 'slave auction'. Paraphernalia for branding the slaves are in the foreground.
Skylarkin 'an' Boderation
"J.I.S. Playhouse will present Skylarkin' an' Boderation on Sunday, March 3 at 6:30pm. The play is written and directed by Bobby Ghisays, and is a fast funny spoof set in a fictitious police station somewhere in Kingston. The play is performed by…
Skirmish near Mahaica Fort, Demerara, August 19, 1823
A depiction of slaves (rebels) forcing the retreat of European soldiers near Mahaica Fort in Demerara, Guyana, during the Demerara Rebellion of 1823.
Sketch of two ladies
Sketch of two ladies, one in a long black and white dress and the other in a white dress with black pattern.
Sketch of bamboos and cotton tree, Westmoreland
A photographic print showing a sketch of a cotton tree towering over bamboo trees surrounding a thatched hut. A woman and child and a man riding a horse are seen along the road.
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Kiddies Festival

"Children of all ages enjoying the fourth annual "Kiddies Festival" at Jamaica House on Saturday, May 29."