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Jamaican industry was struggling against fierce rivalry of production volumes from the great European Nations manufactures. Photograph showing West Indies women bringing sugarcane, balanced on their heads to be put through the wooden press mill, powered by a horse drawn. The sugarcane juice and molasses was made into rum. Date: late 1890s
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In this evocative photograph from the late 1890s, Jamaican women are seen bringing in heavy loads of sugarcane, skillfully balanced on their heads, to be processed at the wooden press mill. The mill, powered by a horse-drawn cog wheel, is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the Jamaican people in the face of fierce competition from the great European manufacturing nations. The sugarcane, a staple crop in Jamaica's agriculture, was a vital source of food and income for the island's population. The cane juice extracted from the mill was used to produce both sugar and molasses, which in turn were used to make rum, a popular drink in the Caribbean. The scene captures the hard work and dedication of the Jamaican people, who labored in the fields and at the mills to extract the sweet nectar from the sugarcane. The women, dressed in traditional clothing, are a stark contrast to the large, impersonal machinery of the European factories that threatened to overshadow Jamaican industry. Despite the challenges, the Jamaican people continued to work the land and process their crops using traditional methods, passing down the knowledge and skills from one generation to the next. The image is a poignant reminder of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of the Jamaican people in the face of economic adversity. The scene is also a reflection of the racial and social dynamics of the time, with the black Jamaican laborers toiling under the watchful gaze of the white planters and plantation owners. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the people who shaped Jamaica's history and contributed to its unique cultural identity.
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