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Lady Blake (died 1926) wife of Sir Henry Blake

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A full length portrait of Lady Blake, wife of Sir Henry Blake, Governor of Jamaica.

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Ms Lou reading from 'Jamaica Labrish'

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Louise Bennett-Coverley, surrounded by three women and reading from her book 'Jamaica Labrish'.

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Ms Lou in role of police officer

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Miss Lou salutes while dressed in police officer costume. She is standing beside a woman.

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Bandana queens

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Miss Lou and "Bandana Queens" taking part in the Caribbean Carnival Gala Dance and Ball at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

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Ms. Lou singing

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Miss Lou singing on stage with musical band.

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Selling yard goods in Jamaica, The W.I

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A lady selling household goods.

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Jamaica - A Colored Lady on a Race-course

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A coloured women standing on a race course; two men are looking on in the background.

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A Jamaican Peasant

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An old lady sitting outside a hut.

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Jamaican Washerwoman

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A young woman washing in a tub.

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Leaving for market

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Three women, with baskets on their heads, on their way to the market to sell their produce.

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