2010-03-042010-03-042010-03-04https://hdl.handle.net/2139/6087Coloured (handpainted); Style: Landscape; Other: Bordered, DividedThe postcard shows tapia huts, also called ajoupa which were used by the Amerindians and later, the East Indian indentured labourers. 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 palm (Sabal mauritiiformis) leaves. Postcard numbered 77774.enPlease contact the Main Library, The University of the West Indies for permission to use the digitized images. wimail@sta.uwi.eduTrinidad and TobagoPostcardsHuts--Trinidad and TobagoDwellings--Trinidad and TobagoEast Indians--Trinidad and TobagoAjoupaEast Indian huts, Trinidad, B.W.I.Image