Cochinchine Collection

Pagode Pres Mytho (colour photo)
2796910 Pagode Pres Mytho (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagode Pres Mytho)

Arroyo Chinois (Rive Droite) Saigon (colour photo)
2796907 Arroyo Chinois (Rive Droite) Saigon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arroyo Chinois (Rive Droite) Saigon

Boats in Cochin China, c. 1820-25 (coloured engraving)
CHT216713 Boats in Cochin China, c. 1820-25 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

French school textbook map of Indochina, 1905 (colour litho)
CHT216702 French school textbook map of Indochina, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Map of the Kingdom of Siam, Paris, 1686 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT286981 Map of the Kingdom of Siam, Paris, 1686 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Indigene De Vinh-Long (colour photo)
2796911 Indigene De Vinh-Long (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigene De Vinh-Long)

Procession D Une Congregation Chinoise (colour photo)
2796908 Procession D Une Congregation Chinoise (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession D Une Congregation Chinoise)

Elephant Au Travail (colour photo)
2796913 Elephant Au Travail (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant Au Travail)

Village Cochinchinois (colour photo)
2796912 Village Cochinchinois (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village Cochinchinois)

Une Belle-Mere Et Ses Brus A Mytho (colour photo)
2796909 Une Belle-Mere Et Ses Brus A Mytho (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Belle-Mere Et Ses Brus A Mytho)

Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon (colour photo)
2796906 Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arroyo Chinois (Rive Gauche) Saigon

Paris Exhibition of 1900 - Traditional Vietnamese House
Paris Exposition of 1900 - Indochina - Traditional Vietnamese House - Pagode (Pagoda) of Phuoc-Kien at Cholon (Ho Chi Minh City) (Cochinchina - French Vietnam)

Saigon - Vietnam - Itinerant street seller of Tea and Cakes/confectionery. Date: circa 1910s

Captive Elephant at the Botanical Gardens, Saigon, Vietnam circa 1906

Riverside dwellings - Cho Quan Creek, Saigon, Vietnam. circa 1906

Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon, Vietnam
Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon, Cochinchina (Vietnam), completed circa 1880. circa 1906

Traditional Ox wagons on the Road to Tay Ninh, Vietnam circa 1906

Vietnam - Saigon - The Chinese Creek ( Arroyo Chinois )
Vietnam - Saigon - The Mouth of the Chinese Creek ( Arroyo Chinois ) circa 1906

Vietnam - Commercial Quay, Saigon circa 1906

On the Road to Tay Ninh, Vietnam
Cochinchine / Cochinchina encompasses the southern third of Vietnam. It was a French colony from 1862 to 1954. On the Road to Tay Ninh. circa 1906

Vietnam - Musicians - Saigon
Vietnam - Musicians - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Two men with their Dan Tranh, a plucked Zither (similar to the Chinese guzheng, the Japanese koto)

Vietnam - Fisher Children - Vung Tau
Vietnam - The Children of Fishermen - Vung Tau a seaside city of Ba Rị aVung Tau Province in Southern Vietnam, formerly known (during the period of French Colonial occupation)

Vietnam - Group of Actresses - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
A delightfully hand-tinted postcard showing a group of Traditional Vietnamese Actresses - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. Date: circa 1909

Men of Vietnam (Cochinchine), soldier and farmer.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Soldier of Cochinchine (Vietnam) carrying a musket.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Girl of Cochinchine (Vietnam) in straw hat, ao dai tunic.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Vue de la Ville Chinoise Cholen Feuille No 2
Artokoloro

Vue de la Ville Chinoise Cholen Feuille No 5
Artokoloro

Miliciens mangeant le riz Cochinchine 1866 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Femmes Annamites Cochinchine 1866 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Marchands de Fruits Cochinchine 1866 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Enterrement Cochinchine 1866 Albumen silver print
Artokoloro

Prisonniers conduits par Mata Cochinchine 1866
Artokoloro

Vue de la Ville Chinoise Cholen Feuille No 6
Artokoloro

Chef de Village en Costume officiel Cochinchine
Artokoloro

Vue de la Ville Chinoise Cholen Feuille No 3
Artokoloro

Vietnam - A notable local official and his family Date: circa 1905

Vietnamese Beauty from My To, Tien Giang Province
A delightful photographic study of a beautiful Vietnamese girl from My Tho (the capital city of Tien Giang Province, located in the Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam)

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"Cochinchine: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the vibrant world of Cochinchine, a region rich in history and cultural diversity. From the enchanting Pagode Pres Mytho, with its intricate architecture and serene atmosphere, to the bustling Arroyo Chinois on Rive Droite Saigon, where colorful boats line the riverbanks - every corner tells a unique story. Transport yourself back to c. 1820-25 with a colored engraving showcasing the lively boat scene in Cochin China. Marvel at how this land has evolved over centuries as you explore a French school textbook map of Indochina from 1905, revealing both its geographical beauty and colonial influences. Delve deeper into Southeast Asian heritage with an intriguing black-and-white photo capturing a Map of the Kingdom of Siam from Paris in 1686. Witness the indomitable spirit of Vinh-Long's indigenous people through a captivating color photograph that showcases their traditional attire and way of life. Immerse yourself in local traditions by joining a vibrant Chinese congregation procession captured beautifully in vivid colors. Experience everyday life through snapshots like an elephant hard at work or villagers going about their daily routines – all depicted through stunning color photographs that bring Cochinchine to life. Discover familial bonds as you witness "Une Belle-Mere Et Ses Brus A Mytho" –a heartwarming moment frozen in time, portrayed by three generations sharing love and laughter against an idyllic backdrop. Continue your exploration along Arroyo Chinois on Rive Gauche Saigon where more visual delights await. Finally, experience Saigon's street culture firsthand as you encounter itinerant tea and cake sellers who add flavor to Vietnam's bustling cityscape. Cochinchine beckons you with open arms; come embark on this extraordinary journey filled with captivating sights that will leave lasting impressions on your heart and mind.