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Street Sellers of Rope Tobacco, Kingston, Jamaica
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Street Sellers of Rope Tobacco, Kingston, Jamaica
Street Sellers of Rope Tobacco, Kingston, Jamaica Date: circa 1910
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Coil Coils Jamaica Jamaican Kingston Parasols Rope Sellers Selling Tobacco Traders
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This evocative photograph captures the vibrant scene of rope tobacco sellers plying their trade on the bustling streets of Kingston, Jamaica, around the turn of the twentieth century. The sellers, dressed in colorful clothing and adorned with parasols to shield themselves from the tropical sun, expertly handle the long, twisted coils of tobacco, skillfully untangling and coiling them for eager customers. Rope tobacco, also known as 'Jamaica rope,' was a unique and distinctive form of tobacco that was traditionally grown and processed in Jamaica, with the leaves being twisted and braided into long, intricate coils. The sellers would then sell these coils to consumers, who would unravel them and smoke the tobacco inside. The lively atmosphere of the street scene is further accentuated by the lively banter and negotiations between the sellers and their customers, adding to the rich cultural heritage of Kingston and Jamaica's vibrant history. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the daily life and traditions of Jamaica over a century ago.
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