"The Spider", Barbados, British West Indies. - 30258
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2024-09-03T16:19:27Z
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The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
Abstract
This image shows workers at the wharf pulling carts called “Spiders”, which have puncheons or what is commonly called a barrel attached. These puncheons are filled with molasses for shipping. There are other persons, dressed in business attire, standing amongst the workers. The historic Parliament Buildings are visible in the background.ees.
This is a divided back postcard.
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A05 £12 (Handwritten in Pencil)
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Landscape, Colour, 3 ½” x 5½ “
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Barrels, Carts and wagons, Piers and wharves, Laborers, Loading docks, Careenage, Clothing and dress