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The layered look modelled for patrons

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"The layered look where clothes can be worn separately or as shown."

The Last of the Red Hot Lovers

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"'Hot lovers goes rural' Jeanette (Grace McGhie) recovering from a highly emotional encounter with Barney (Roy Case) in 'The Last of the Red Hot Lovers' goes to Mandeville this Saturday and Sunday. The production, now in its fourth week, is…

The largest pipe in the world - 6200 ft. long - 96 inches diametre - 1,700,000 lbs. - 260,000 rivets

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Photograph of the largest pipe in the world in 1904 - measuring 6,200 feet long, 8 feet in diametre, weighing 1,700,000 pounds and held together by 260,000 rivets. It was built to convey water from the Rio Cobre River running beside it.

The landing of Columbus at Puerto Bueno, Jamaica on 4th May 1494

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A drawing of the arrival of Christopher Columbus and his men to the island of Jamaica. Natives of the island weilding weapons are fleeing the scene as one of Columbus' men fires shots from a gun.

The ladies' sitting room - Devon House

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The Ladies' Sitting Room at Devon House furnished with upholstered chairs, a table, a cabinet, drapery and a large sectional rug.

The labourers' residence at Golden Grove Estate, St. Thomas

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Houses belonging to workers on the old sugar estate in Golden Grove, St. Thomas.

The Kumina ritual by Tivoli Gardens

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"The Kumina ritual which is to be staged by Tivoli Gardens performances on Sunday at Tastee's Lenton Concert. The free concert will be at Tastee's Open Air Theatre beginning at 4:30 p.m."

The Korotso dancers from Nigeria performing at Ward Theatre

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"The Korotso dancers from Nigeria who performed in Jamaica on Monday and yesterday at the Ward Theatre."

The Kingston Waterfront before UDC development ca 1960

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Historic view of the Kingston Waterfront before it was developed by the Urban Development Corporation. The photograph captures the buildings in Downtown, Kingston as well as small boats in the harbour.

The Kingston team

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The photograph shows four male polo players on horses with polo clubs in hands.