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Planting the sugar cane Long Caption: The men and women appear to be working contentedly on the plantation, while the overseers look on. The image shows nothing of the strict discipline, terrible cruelty and back-breaking work that were the reality of plantation life. The profits made from the sugar trade were enormous. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Michael Graham-Stewart Slavery Collection. Acquired with the assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund Object: ZBA2505 Artist: Infant School Society Depository Date: circa 1820 Medium: coloured engraving Size: 286 mm x 445 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.