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    Coolie Types, Trinidad
    (Stephens and Scott, Trinidad, 2008-11-13T18:50:01Z)
    Photograph of two East Indian women in traditional wear. Includes a Trinidad penny stamp dated January 13th 1903.
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    East Indian Girl, Trinidad
    (2008-11-17T18:24:11Z)
    Includes a Trinidad one cent stamp dated March 27th 1903.
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    Government Gardens, Trinidad, B.W.I.
    (Stephens Ltd., Trinidad, 2010-05-27T13:30:12Z)
    The postcard shows a variety of trees including palms in the Government Gardens in Trindad.
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    Governor's Residence - Trinidad
    (2009-05-11T13:09:59Z)
    A picture of the Government House which was the residence to the Governors and Governor-Generals of Trinidad and Tobago until this twin island state became a republic in 1976 and the Governor-General's house was designated "The President's House", the residence of the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The postcard is addressed to Miss Murray, Glasgow, Scotland. Affixed to the postcard is a Trinidad and Tobago 1 penny stamp, postmarked October 9, 1903.
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    Hart's Cut, Chaguaramas, Trinidad
    (2010-02-23T14:41:14Z)
    A few observers are standing on the bank of this coconut tree and plants bordered channel, looking on at the occupants of a small sail-boat moored to its sides. The postcard bears a Trinidad one penny stamp with a 1903 postmark and is addressed to Lola White who is staying at Brighton, England.
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    Natives Washing Clothes (St. Joseph's River) Trinidad, B.W.I.
    (Unknown, 2011-02-22)
    The postcard shows a female villager with her laundry by the St. Joseph river. The postcard is postmarked 1903 and is addressed to John Stocks, Esquire of England.
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    Pitch Lake, Trinidad, B.W.I.
    (Stephens and Scott Ltd., 2010-01-18T13:22:26Z)
    Photo of blue collar workers digging pitch and loading it onto carts. The card also bears a hand-written address.
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    The Red House on Fire, Port of Spain : 23 March 1903
    (2010-04-27T13:32:57Z)
    Exterior view of the Red House government building on fire. The building is located in Port of Spain, Trinidad. "On March 23, 1903, the Red House went up in flames in the most famous fire ever lit in Port-of-Spain. An angry crowd was protesting against an increase in water rates that was being debated in the Legislative Council’s chamber. The Riot Act was read, 16 people were killed, and in the confusion the Red House went up in flames. After the fire, the design was reworked by public draughtsman Daniel Hahn." (Trinidad Guardian Sunday, February 17, 2013).
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    [Rich East Indian Woman]
    (2008-12-05T18:15:10Z)
    Photograph of an East Indian woman dressed in what appears to be a simple bodice and skirt adorned with traditional East Indian jewellery such as bangles, armlets, nose ring, a mang tikka (hair ornament), necklaces and rings. The postcard includes a Trinidad penny stamp dated April 3rd 1903. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Ida White in Brighton, Sussex, England.
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    Trinidad, Botanic Gardens, Palm Walk
    (2010-06-01T12:54:14Z)
    This postcard shows a pathway lined with Palm trees in the Botanical Gardens, Trinidad. This postcard is addressed to Fraulein Roberta Kroche and affixed is a penny Trinidad postage stamp.
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    Trinidad, Port of Spain, Government buildings
    (2010-04-19T14:11:58Z)
    A picture of the Red House which today is the home ot the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament