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Bert Rose and Pauline Malek, pupils of Rowe's Studio of Dancing
Bert Rose and Pauline Malek captured during a dance routine.
Basin, goblet, commode, etc.
Photograph of a basin, goblet, commode along with other items used hygiene care in ancient days.
Band of the Jaw-Bone John-Canoe
Lithograph showing three members of a John-Canoe band, assisted by a young boy. Two of the men are playing the Gumbay and Dundun drums and the man on the left is playing a rasp. They are being assisted by a young boy.
An iron gibbet on which rebellious slaves awaited a slow and painful death
An iron gibbet, used to punish and torture rebellious slaves to death, on display at the Museum of the Institute of Jamaica.
A wholesale and retail store, known all over Jamaica as McNish Ltd.
The ruined wholesale and retail store, McNish Ltd., after the 1907 earthquake.
A view of Kingston barracks
A scene at the Kingston Barracks with soldiers and guests standing outside on the grounds.
A view of Coke Chapel
Drawing of the 19th century Coke Chapel building as seen from Parade in Kingston. Congregants are seen exiting the building and gathering in the parade located before the church.
A view looking south of the town and harbour of Lucea in the parish of Hanover the north side of Jamaica
Wide view looking south of the town of Lucea, showing boats and ships at sea and men riding horses on the shore.
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David Weller, Sportsman for 1979
"David Weller.....the top Sportsman and Sportswoman for 1979, seen receiving their trophies from the Honourable George Headley O.J. at the Grand…