Coolie Hut in Trinidad

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2010-03-04T13:04:02Z

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Stephens and Scott Ltd., The Stores, Trinidad

Abstract

The postcard features an ajoupa (hut), the walls of these huts are made from a mixture of clay, grass, cow dung and water while the roof is usually made from carat or palm leaves. The postcard is addressed to Mabel Kisley of New York and dated February 13th 1906 and a penny stamp is also affixed to the card.

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Colour: Colour treated; Style: Portrait; Other: Unbordered, Undivided
Funding for this project has been provided by Mrs. Irma E. Goldstraw.

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Trinidad and Tobago, Postcards, Huts--Trinidad and Tobago, Thatched roofs--Trinidad and Tobago, East Indians--Trinidad and Tobago, 1906, Dwellings--Trinidad and Tobago, Men--Trinidad and Tobago, Donkeys--Trinidad and Tobago

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