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African labourers lined up to receive their wages
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African labourers lined up to receive their wages
African labourers on a farm or plantation lined up to receive their wages. Date: 1950s
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Climate Colonialism Desk Labourers Lined Payment Pith Plantation Queue Queuing Receive Sepia Wages Waiting
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the annals of colonial history, as African laborers patiently queue to receive their wages on a plantation in the 1950s. The scene is set in the blistering heat of the tropical climate, with the sun casting long shadows over the parched earth. The laborers, dressed in tattered clothing, stand in a disciplined line, their faces etched with the weariness of a long day's work. At the head of the queue, a white man in a pith helmet and crisp linen suit leans over a wooden desk, meticulously going through a ledger, ensuring each laborer is paid the correct amount. The power dynamic between the white man and the African laborers is palpable, a stark reminder of the unequal relationship that defined the colonial era. The image, with its sepia tones and timeless quality, transports us back to a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the complex and often troubled history of colonialism and its enduring impact on the lives of millions.
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