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Indo China Collection (#3)

Indo China, a captivating region in Southeast Asia, is a treasure trove of cultural wonders and breathtaking landscapes

Background imageIndo China Collection: Map of Eastern India, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of Eastern India, c.1900 (engraving)
533022 Map of Eastern India, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing historical boundaries of eastern India, Burma, Siam and French Indo-China, circa 1902)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Man and woman of the Garrow people in bandana, hoop earrings and necklaces

Man and woman of the Garrow people in bandana, hoop earrings and necklaces
FLO4605281 Man and woman of the Garrow people in bandana, hoop earrings and necklaces. Indo-Chinese tribe from east of the Brahmaputra River, Indo-China

Background imageIndo China Collection: Tiger attacking a woman, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Tiger attacking a woman, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
661394 Tiger attacking a woman, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 15th March 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageIndo China Collection: Native Houses, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Native Houses, Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498529 Native Houses, Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageIndo China Collection: Starting from Cantonments for Havre Arsenal: Indo-Chinese coolies munitioners

Starting from Cantonments for Havre Arsenal: Indo-Chinese coolies munitioners
STC405644 Starting from Cantonments for Havre Arsenal: Indo-Chinese coolies munitioners, illustration from The Illustrated War News, September 1916 (sepia photo) by French Photographer

Background imageIndo China Collection: French Residency at Hanoi, 1884 (engraving) (b / w photo)

French Residency at Hanoi, 1884 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT213206 French Residency at Hanoi, 1884 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Barbant, Charles (d.1922); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageIndo China Collection: Angkor, Baion Ruins, illustration from Atlas du voyage d

Angkor, Baion Ruins, illustration from Atlas du voyage d
CHT207775 Angkor, Baion Ruins, illustration from Atlas du voyage d exploration en Indochine, 1866-68 by Doudart de Lagree, published 1873, Paris, Hachette (litho) by French School

Background imageIndo China Collection: Poster showing the French troops using captured balloons at the time of the conquest of

Poster showing the French troops using captured balloons at the time of the conquest of
CHT206331 Poster showing the French troops using captured balloons at the time of the conquest of Tonkin, 1884 (colour litho) by Indo-Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageIndo China Collection: Doorway of Angkor Thom, illustration from Atlas du voyage d

Doorway of Angkor Thom, illustration from Atlas du voyage d
CHT207774 Doorway of Angkor Thom, illustration from Atlas du voyage d exploration en Indochine, 1866-68 by Doudart de Lagree, published 1873, Paris, Hachette (litho) by French School

Background imageIndo China Collection: Bank of Indochina at Saigon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Bank of Indochina at Saigon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT224427 Bank of Indochina at Saigon, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Primary school for boys at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)

Primary school for boys at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224421 Primary school for boys at Hanoi, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Man and woman of the Garrow people, Indo-Chinese

Man and woman of the Garrow people, Indo-Chinese
Man and woman of the Garrow people in bandana, hoop earrings and necklaces. Indo-Chinese tribe from east of the Brahmaputra River, Indo-China

Background imageIndo China Collection: Necropole Du Pere Du Roi Dong-Khanh (colour photo)

Necropole Du Pere Du Roi Dong-Khanh (colour photo)
2804350 Necropole Du Pere Du Roi Dong-Khanh (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Necropole Du Pere Du Roi Dong-Khanh)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Fete Du Maqui, Genie (colour photo)

Fete Du Maqui, Genie (colour photo)
2804356 Fete Du Maqui, Genie (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete Du Maqui, Genie)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Exposition Coloniale De Marseilles, Palais De Indo Chine (colour photo)

Exposition Coloniale De Marseilles, Palais De Indo Chine (colour photo)
2803461 Exposition Coloniale De Marseilles, Palais De Indo Chine (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exposition Coloniale De Marseilles)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Port De Ben-Thui (colour photo)

Port De Ben-Thui (colour photo)
2804354 Port De Ben-Thui (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port De Ben-Thui)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Necropole (Pavillons Des Bains) Du Roi Tu-Duc (colour photo)

Necropole (Pavillons Des Bains) Du Roi Tu-Duc (colour photo)
2804351 Necropole (Pavillons Des Bains) Du Roi Tu-Duc (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Necropole (Pavillons Des Bains) Du Roi Tu-Duc

Background imageIndo China Collection: Portrait of Paul Doumer (photo)

Portrait of Paul Doumer (photo)
736849 Portrait of Paul Doumer (photo) by Petit (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Athanase Gaston Paul Doumer (1857-1932); ); French, out of copyright

Background imageIndo China Collection: A Litter (litho) (b / w photo)

A Litter (litho) (b / w photo)
TRV230474 A Litter (litho) (b/w photo) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; eTravellers Club; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageIndo China Collection: Postal bus at Haiphong, c. 1920 (b / w photo)

Postal bus at Haiphong, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224422 Postal bus at Haiphong, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Liners of the Messageries Maritimes at Saigon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)

Liners of the Messageries Maritimes at Saigon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT224426 Liners of the Messageries Maritimes at Saigon, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Saigon, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498527 Saigon, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably taken by French photographer Emile Gsell)

Background imageIndo China Collection: In Indo-China, an Interview with Lord Lamington (engraving)

In Indo-China, an Interview with Lord Lamington (engraving)
1614717 In Indo-China, an Interview with Lord Lamington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Indo-China, an Interview with Lord Lamington)

Background imageIndo China Collection: A Musical Kite (engraving)

A Musical Kite (engraving)
3627826 A Musical Kite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Musical Kite. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIndo China Collection: Famille De Notables De Fai-Fo (colour photo)

Famille De Notables De Fai-Fo (colour photo)
2804352 Famille De Notables De Fai-Fo (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famille De Notables De Fai-Fo)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Races at Shanghai, China, 1907 (b / w photo)

Races at Shanghai, China, 1907 (b / w photo)
CHT207810 Races at Shanghai, China, 1907 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageIndo China Collection: The saleroom at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)

The saleroom at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224423 The saleroom at Hanoi, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Exploration in Indo-China (engraving)

Exploration in Indo-China (engraving)
1045018 Exploration in Indo-China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration in Indo-China)

Background imageIndo China Collection: How People Will Live In 2012 (colour litho)

How People Will Live In 2012 (colour litho)
3094558 How People Will Live In 2012 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How People Will Live In 2012)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Canal Dans L Interieur Des Terres (colour photo)

Canal Dans L Interieur Des Terres (colour photo)
2804355 Canal Dans L Interieur Des Terres (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal Dans L Interieur Des Terres)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Pagode Sur La Riviere De Hue (colour photo)

Pagode Sur La Riviere De Hue (colour photo)
2804353 Pagode Sur La Riviere De Hue (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagode Sur La Riviere De Hue)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Interior of a Pagoda in Nong Kay, illustration from

Interior of a Pagoda in Nong Kay, illustration from
423694 Interior of a Pagoda in Nong Kay, illustration from An Exploratory Voyage in Indo-China during the years 1866, 1867 & 1868 by Francis Garnier & Ernest Doudart de Lagree

Background imageIndo China Collection: Hotel Restaurant at Kien an Doson, c. 1920 (b / w photo)

Hotel Restaurant at Kien an Doson, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224424 Hotel Restaurant at Kien an Doson, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Main facade of Angkor Wat, illustration from Atlas du voyage d

Main facade of Angkor Wat, illustration from Atlas du voyage d
CHT207776 Main facade of Angkor Wat, illustration from Atlas du voyage d exploration en Indochine, 1866-68 by Doudart de Lagree, published 1873, Paris, Hachette (litho) by French School

Background imageIndo China Collection: The post office at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)

The post office at Hanoi, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
CHT224420 The post office at Hanoi, c.1920 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Archives Nationales-Centre des Archives d Outre-Mer; (add.info)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Exploration in Indo-China (engraving)

Exploration in Indo-China (engraving)
1045016 Exploration in Indo-China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration in Indo-China)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Colonial battle in French Indo-China, 1800s

Colonial battle in French Indo-China, 1800s
French forces capture Langson in Indo-China (Vietnam), 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIndo China Collection: Traditional styles of Vietnamese from Tonkin

Traditional styles of Vietnamese from Tonkin
Women and soldiers from Tonkin (now Vietnam), in native dress, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Background imageIndo China Collection: People of Annam (Vietnam), 1800s

People of Annam (Vietnam), 1800s
Men and women of Annam, in Indochina, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Background imageIndo China Collection: Paris Exhibition of 1900 - Traditional Vietnamese House

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)

Background imageIndo China Collection: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIndo China Collection: Traditional boat sailing through limestone archipelago at sunset, Ha Long Bay

Traditional boat sailing through limestone archipelago at sunset, Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northeast, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIndo China Collection: Thien Mu Pagoda (Buddhist Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady) (Celestial Lady Pagoda), Hue

Thien Mu Pagoda (Buddhist Pagoda of the Heavenly Lady) (Celestial Lady Pagoda), Hue, UNESCO World Heritage Site, North Central Coast, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIndo China Collection: Hanoi, Vietnam - Garde Indigene

Hanoi, Vietnam - Garde Indigene (Native Guards) Date: circa 1901

Background imageIndo China Collection: EVNT2A-00313

EVNT2A-00313
Map of the China Seas, Philippines, and European colonies in the region, 1898. Printed color lithograph 19th century

Background imageIndo China Collection: Mekong River village in the 1800s

Mekong River village in the 1800s
Native village on the Mekong River shore in Khong, Laos-Cambodia border, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut

Background imageIndo China Collection: Vietnamese Buddhist clergy

Vietnamese Buddhist clergy
Buddhist priests from Annam (Vietnam), Indochina, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print




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Indo China, a captivating region in Southeast Asia, is a treasure trove of cultural wonders and breathtaking landscapes. From the mesmerizing Traditional Cambodian apsara dancer gracefully moving to the rhythm of ancient melodies at the temples of Angkor Wat - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - to the powerful presence of Ho Chi Minh's bust and the Vietnamese socialist flag in Vietnam's bustling cities, this land is steeped in history. As you wander through Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), your senses will be tantalized by the aroma of traditional Vietnamese food being sold on every corner. The vibrant flavors reflect the rich culinary heritage that has been passed down for generations. The beauty extends beyond its urban centers. At Long Son Pagoda in Nha Trang City, you'll find solace as you gaze upon the serene Reclining Buddha, reminding us to seek inner peace amidst life's chaos. In Hanoi, a soldier effortlessly pedals his bicycle through busy streets, embodying both strength and resilience. Venturing into nature reveals even more enchantment. Witness a woman skillfully rowing her woven skiff across tranquil waters or marvel at Ha Long Bay's majestic limestone karsts rising from emerald green waters like mythical creatures guarding their kingdom. In Siem Reap Province, Angkor Wat stands tall as it reflects its grandeur onto still lakes - an awe-inspiring sight that transports visitors back in time. Meanwhile, Tam Coc and Kenh Ga offer idyllic boat rides where Vietnamese women navigate through picturesque landscapes with grace and poise. During Lao New Year Festival in Luang Prabang, immerse yourself in tradition by admiring intricate details on Hmong women's dresses while celebrating their vibrant culture. And finally, Vientiane unveils scenes from Buddha's life depicted intricately on temple walls - a testament to Laos' spiritual heritage.