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An African's head with mouth-piece and necklace

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Front and profile views of an African's head in a punishment device which was used to prevent enslaved persons from escaping or resting by laying down.

An agent of hunt in Barbados going to town in a hurry

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Two men speedily travelling on horses to a town in Barbados.

An aqueduct in Haifeng county, Kwang Tung province

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"An aqueduct in Haifeng county, Kwangtung province. This new project helps enlarge the local irrigated area by 8,600 hectares or more."

An Arawak family

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Historic print of an Arawak family gathered outside their dwelling made of straw.

An arch prepared to welcome the Duke and Duchess of York in January 1927

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A large arch with smaller ones on either side with the inscription "Welcome To Jamaica - Long live the Duke and Duchess" - decorated with Jamaica and British flags, a crown, Jamaica's Coat of Arms and names of its parishes

An Avenue of Cotton trees

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Cotton trees form a canopy along a country road. A horse drawn cart drives along the road which is lined with shrubs and other trees.

An early breakfast before Mr. Manley sets out for his law office

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Norman Manley and his wife Edna sit at the dining table for breakfast before he sets out for his law office.

An East Indian Family, Ram Ram, Golden Vale Jamaica 1896

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An East Indian family of mother, father and small children pose for a photograph

An elderly man leading the children through the bushes

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Five small barefooted children and an elderly man walk along a grassy pathway.