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GATL2A-00032
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GATL2A-00032
Jamaica woman on her way to market, 1890s.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5881517
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1890s Agriculture Bare Foot British British Colony British Empire Business Caribbean Caribbean Island Carry Colonial Colony Commerce Female Foot Foot Travel Jamaica Jamaican Native Natives Path Pedestrian Road Trade Transportation Travel Tropical Walk West Indies Woman Women
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This photo print, titled "GATL2A-00032 (Jamaica woman on her way to market, 1890s)" takes us back in time to the vibrant streets of Jamaica during the late 19th century. The hand-colored woodcut beautifully captures a scene filled with pathos and historical significance. In this image, we see a Jamaican woman gracefully walking along a dusty road, barefooted yet determined. She carries on her head an assortment of goods carefully balanced atop her head – a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of women engaged in trade during that era. The illustration transports us into the heart of bustling commerce as we imagine this woman making her way to market. Her traditional attire reflects both her native heritage and the colonial influence prevalent at that time. As she travels through tropical surroundings, we catch glimpses of British colonization through architecture and transportation methods. This artwork not only highlights the importance of foot travel for locals but also sheds light on Jamaica's agricultural history. It serves as a reminder of how British colonies like Jamaica played significant roles within the larger framework of the British Empire during the 1800s. As we gaze upon this vintage masterpiece from North Wind Picture Archives, our minds are transported to an enchanting bygone era where strong-willed women like this Jamaican trader navigated their way through life's challenges with grace and determination.
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