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Beauty Queens from Westmoreland

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"Contestants this year for the Miss Westmoreland title, continued their round of social engagements on June 23, with an appearance at a bathing suit parade at the Frome Sports Club, near Savanna-La-Mar. The contestants won warm applause from the…

Bob Marley celebrating 34th birthday at Tuff Gong headquarters

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"Happy birthday Bob: International Reggae Superstar Bob Marley [right] celebrated his 34th birthday on Wednesday February 6, 1980 at Tuff Gong Headquarters, 56, Hope Road, Kingston 6. With Bob is his daughter Cedella having a good time." "Looking…

A view of Pigeon Island and part of St. Lucia. Taken on 25th March 1780 at 9 o clock A.M.

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Drawn from nature by Lieutenant Cha. Forrest late of the 90 Regt, engraved by Fras. Chesham.

Published as the Act directs March 10, 1784 by W. Faden. London.

10 1/4 (11 1/4" with title) x 18 3/4".
Col. aquatint.

Boat yard graphics

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"Some of the work done can be seen being hung to dry by Tony. On the table is another piece of work."

Exhibition - Bureau of Health Education

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"Why foods cost more," the display by the Bureau of Health Education, was aimed at encouraging local production by explaining why foods costs, particularly for imports, had increased."

Kiddies Festival

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

Pearnel Charles receiving the Distinguished Service Award plaque

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The president of the Jamaican-American Association, Lloyd Dennis, third from left, displays the Distinguished Service Award plaque given to the Minister of Local Government, Pearnel Charles, third from right, during the presentation ceremony in the…

Georgette dresses

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"Two crepe georgette dresses in pastel shades (sand colour and turquoise) with flat overstitched pleats. Long neck chains with beads. Little felt cloche matching the colour of the dress."