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Planting the sugar cane Long Caption: In this picture, 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. 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.