Ice Blocks from New England Imported to Chennai for Colonial Use
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
Huge blocks of ice, naturally formed in lakes in New England, were imported to India. These ice bars were brought to the Ice House in Triplicane, where they were stored and cut into smaller pieces for use in colonial Madras (now Chennai).
From thehindu.com
Why it matters
The trade of ice, which was used by the elite in Madras, was linked to a history of labor exploitation. Scheduled Caste laborers were employed to cut, move, and handle the massive blocks under punishing conditions.
Ice blocks are being transported from lakes located in New England.
From thehindu.com
Who's involved
- New EnglandRegion where the ice blocks were naturally formed
- Tudor Ice CompanyInternational trade company involved in the import and sale of ice
- TriplicaneLocality in Chennai where the ice was stored and cut
- ChennaiCity where the ice trade and consumption took place
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The entities involved
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New England
region of the northeasternmost United States
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Triplicane
Neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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