Jamaican Banana Carriers
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Jamaican Banana Carriers
Jamaican Banana Carriers, Jamaica. Printed by the Colonial & Continental Church Society Date: 1904
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Media ID 14198562
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Banana Carriers Continental Jamaica Jamaican
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Jamaican Banana Carriers, Jamaica (1904) This evocative black-and-white photograph, taken in Jamaica in 1904, captures a moment in the daily life of banana carriers during the colonial era. Printed by the Colonial & Continental Church Society, this historical image offers a glimpse into the labor-intensive process of banana cultivation and transportation in Jamaica during this period. The photograph shows a group of Jamaican men, dressed in simple loincloths, carrying banana bunches on their heads. Their faces are expressionless, focusing on the task at hand, as they make their way along a dirt path. The weight of the bananas is evident in the slight curve of their backs and the determined set of their jaws. The lush, green foliage in the background contrasts sharply with the bare, sun-scorched earth beneath their feet. The absence of modern machinery or transportation methods underscores the physical labor required to bring these fruits to market. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human effort and perseverance that went into producing the bananas that were exported to other parts of the world. The Colonial & Continental Church Society, a missionary organization, played a significant role in documenting life in the British colonies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph, along with countless others in their archive, provides valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural history of Jamaica and its people during the colonial era. In conclusion, this photograph of Jamaican Banana Carriers, taken in 1904, offers a poignant and evocative glimpse into the daily life of banana workers in Jamaica during the colonial era. The image, printed by the Colonial & Continental Church Society, serves as an important historical document that sheds light on the physical labor, determination, and resilience required to bring bananas from the fields to the markets of the world.
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