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A small group at the expedition cross the Rio Grande
A group of men crossing the Rio Grande, Portland in a boat, during an expedition to Nanny Town (now Moore Town) in the parish of Portland.
A slave ship
Painting of a European slave ship at sea circa 1780. There is some uncertainty about this image, as the ship flies the blue ensign which was only flown by the Royal Navy and not merchant ships.
A slave family in exaltation on August 1834
A drawing of elated enslaved Africans after they heard that enslaved persons in the British West Indies would be liberated on August 1, 1834.
A slave being whipped
A seemingly nude man with hands and feet bound crouches on the ground while being whipped by another man.
A simple striped cheese cloth outfit
"A simple striped cheese cloth outfit which features gored skirt and halter top which ties in the back."
A simple dress with scooped neckline
"A simple dress with a scooped neckline. Very attractive in cotton with pink and white sunflower."
A settler's house
Front view of a settler's house with a small vineyard in the front yard. A few children are looking out on the veranda.
A senior bartender at the New Kingston Hotel, Mr. Donald Patterson
"A senior bartender at the New Kingston Hotel, who is invariably chosen for banquets and official function."
