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Merline Reid, craft shop vendor

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"This business of craft: Minister of State for Tourism Jack Stephenson talks with a craft shop vendor Merline Reid in a resort craft shop. As the winter trade builds up, appeals are being made to all producers of craft goods and other souvenir items…

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Petson Scarlett

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"Petson Scarlett, one of the carvers trained by Mr. Sinclair and employed by him, making a wall plaque."

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Bamboo shack

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"Bamboo shack made by Nehemiah Morrison in which he practices his craft."

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Bankra Craft

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"The men, women and children from Top Hill, St. Elizabeth, who supply the co-operative with straw. They play a big part in operations at Bankra Craft, for straw is widely used by the workers."

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Region 3 (Kingston and St. Andrew) Youth Week Art and Craft Exhibition

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"Youth Ministry State Minister Douglas Manley examines a handbag among the exhibits at the Region Three (Kingston and St. Andrew) Youth Week Art and Craft exhibition o Tuesday at the opening ceremony. With him is regional cultural director Faye…

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Minister of Information and Culture Ed Bartlett (right)

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"Information Minister meets Italian Craft Consultant - The Minister of Information an Culture, Mr. Ed Bartlett [at right] seen here at a recent cocktail party at his home in honour of Italian craft consultant, Mr. Sergio de la Sturlogo [at left]. Mr.…

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Two Jamaicans examine straw goods in a craft shop in Montego Bay

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Frederick Robinson, craft vendor

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"On the spot craft - Carla Troske and her son John from St. Louis, Missouri were quite impressed when they had the chance of seeing the making of a straw hat from start to finish, by the skillful vendor Frederick Robinson. Both visitors report having…

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Leather work, Cornwall Beach

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"Leather instructor - Steve Egli (right) demonstrates some of the basic techniques in leatherwork to these young students. The classes, which are sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board, are held twice weekly - Mondays and Wednesdays - at the craft…

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Carpet handcraft for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft

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"Mrs. Mitzie (Mitsy) Seaga, wife of the Prime Minister examining a carpet handcrafted for Air Jamaica by Urban Craft. Also in the picture is Mr. Mike Casserley of Air Jamaica and some of the women engaged in the Craft Project. Urban Craft is a…

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