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Greetings from Jamaica. Coolies', early 20th century. Creator: Unknown.

Greetings from Jamaica. Coolies', early 20th century. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the term 'coolie' usually referred to an indentured labourer from South Asia, South East Asia or China. It is now regarded as derogatory and/or a racial slur in many parts of the world. [A. Duperly & Son, Kingston, Jamaica].

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Greetings from Jamaica. Coolies', early 20th century. Creator: Unknown.

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Greetings from Jamaica. Coolies', early 20th century. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the term 'coolie' usually referred to an indentured labourer from South Asia, South East Asia or China. It is now regarded as derogatory and/or a racial slur in many parts of the world. [A. Duperly & Son, Kingston, Jamaica]

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6448 x 4088 px | 75.4 MB

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54.6 x 34.6 cm | 21.5 x 13.6 in (300 dpi)

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