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This print is relating an Anancy story which is shared at children's parties, homes and receptions. These stories are told in Jamaica and are about birds, fishes, rabbits, tigers as well as spider Anancy and other animals.

A group of mostly African children standing beside a wooden building that is used as a public school for non-white children.

An Indian cacique (Chief) in Cuba gestures in the air as he addresses Christopher Columbus (in hat and cape), while other villagers listen.

A photographic print showing enslaved Africans being tortured by various means in a Jamaica House of Correction.

An iron gibbet, used to punish and torture rebellious slaves to death, on display at the Museum of the Institute of Jamaica.

"The Spinners: Kenneth Edgar and Sonia Smith of the An Strip Cultural group of Bannister, St. Catherine entertain children from Duncan's Pen at the recently held Xmas treat sponsored by the Alkali Group of Companies, Windsor Road, Spanish Town."

The picture shows a couple standing beside each other. The lady is wearing a gown while the man is attired in a jacket suit and is holding a hat in his hand.

"Miss El Salvador Ana Corlota Arquijo (left) takes a picture of other Miss Universe candidates in front of the Folk Arts Theatre, site of the Miss Universe Pageant to be held on July 21. From left are Miss Malaysia Lily Chong Swee Lian, Miss Guam…

"The match that made the difference. Donovan Anderson (right) executing one of his loop drives during his crucial game against Michael Wood at the National Arena last night. Wood scored a thrilling victory and paved the way for his team's victory."