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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.
An interior view of a Jamaica House of Correction
A photographic print showing enslaved Africans being tortured by various means in a Jamaica House of Correction.
An Indian cacique of the island of Cuba addressing Columbus concerning a future state
An Indian cacique (Chief) in Cuba gestures in the air as he addresses Christopher Columbus (in hat and cape), while other villagers listen.
An I.C.C. free public school for non-whites
A group of mostly African children standing beside a wooden building that is used as a public school for non-white children.
An him go to Tiger house
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.
An Etu field trip in Kendal, Hanover
"The younger generation learns from the elders - an Etu field trip in Kendal, Hanover ."
An Ettu group from Hanover
"An Ettu [or Etu] group from Hanover demonstrate a ceremonial dance to guests of the Club Caribbean Hotel in Runaway Bay recently. Ettu, like Kumina is based on African religions. The group shown here are able to trace their ancestry back to the…
An engineering technician packing away his equipment
"An engineering packing away his electronic equipment in the media facilities section of the Sheraton Hotel yesterday."
An election day in St. Thomas, Jamaica
"Election day in St. Thomas - [At right] long before the polling station at the St. Thomas Parish Council Office opened on Thursday, these voters lined up to wait for the station officials."
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Louise Bennett
Miss Lou wearing an 18th century style dress and feathered hat. She is holding a parasol.