Tonkin Collection (#3)

The French in Tonkin (engraving)
1044981 The French in Tonkin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Tonkin)

M Paul Bert (engraving)
1055181 M Paul Bert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Paul Bert, French Resident-General in Tonkin)

French soldiers capturing Kep, Tonkin, Sino-French War, 1884 (chromolitho)
2817013 French soldiers capturing Kep, Tonkin, Sino-French War, 1884 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French soldiers capturing Kep, Tonkin)

Un Village Tonkinois (colour photo)
2817357 Un Village Tonkinois (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Village Tonkinois)

Hanoi, Pagode Du Pinceau (colour photo)
2817354 Hanoi, Pagode Du Pinceau (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanoi, Pagode Du Pinceau)

Tourneur (colour photo)
2817348 Tourneur (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tourneur. Illustration for Autour Du Monde (L Boulanger, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Au Tonkin (engraving)
2783422 Au Tonkin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Tonkin. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 12 August 1882.); © Look and Learn

Hanoi (engraving)
2783421 Hanoi (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanoi. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 9 September 1883.); © Look and Learn

Les Francais au Tonkin (engraving)
2783360 Les Francais au Tonkin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Francais au Tonkin)

Ambush of a French Ship at Bac-Ninh (chromolitho)
667691 Ambush of a French Ship at Bac-Ninh (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ambush of a French Ship at Bac-Ninh)

The Pavie mission, Haut-Mekong, Indochina 1890 (photo)
CHT216711 The Pavie mission, Haut-Mekong, Indochina 1890 (photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

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)

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)

Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)
6337970 Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)

Turcos, colonial soldiers of the French army (colour litho)
6001561 Turcos, colonial soldiers of the French army (colour litho) by Poirson, V.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turcos, colonial soldiers of the French army)

Adventures of Dumanet, a French soldier, in Tonkin (coloured engraving)
5998843 Adventures of Dumanet, a French soldier, in Tonkin (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adventures of Dumanet, a French soldier, in Tonkin)

Gao, Tonkin, where the French expect to find Gold (engraving)
1045588 Gao, Tonkin, where the French expect to find Gold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gao, Tonkin, where the French expect to find Gold)

The French in Tonkin (engraving)
1061582 The French in Tonkin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Tonkin)

The French in Tonkin, the Recent Battle at Sontay, 1883 (engraving)
1061513 The French in Tonkin, the Recent Battle at Sontay, 1883 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Tonkin, the Recent Battle at Sontay)

French Troops for Tonquin (engraving)
1107264 French Troops for Tonquin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Troops for Tonquin)

A Vietnamese Couturier from Nam Dinh
A Vietnamese Couturier (Tailor) from Nam Dinh, a city in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam. See also: 11113000 circa 1910s

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Vietnam, Gulf of Tonkin, Cruise Ship in the Ha Long Bay

Procession of Buddhas Throne at Hanoi, Vietnam. Date: circa 1910s

Un Village Tonkinois, (Village in Tonkin), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Un Village Tonkinois, (Village in Tonkin), 1900. Tonkin is in the Red River Delta Region of northern Vietnam. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VIII". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Condamne Condamne Marchant Au Supplice, ( The Condemned Walking in Punishment), 1900
Condamne Marchant Au Supplice, ( The Condemned Walking in Punishment), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Porteuse D Eau, (Water Carrier), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Porteuse D Eau, (Water Carrier), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Tourneur, (Artisan), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Tourneur, (Artisan), 1900. Lathe Turner. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Attelage Annamite, (Annamite Yoke), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Attelage Annamite, (Annamite Yoke), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Recolte Du Riz, (Harvesting Rice), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Recolte Du Riz, (Harvesting Rice), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Le Kinh-Luoc, (Viceroy), 1900. Creator: Unknown
Le Kinh-Luoc, (Viceroy), 1900. From " Autour du Monde - Fascicule VI". [L. Boulanger, Paris, 1900]

Plan of the Battle of Son Tay, 1883
Vintage engraving of Plan of the Battle of S?n Tay, French forces attacking the Black Flag Arm, Tonkin (northern Vietnam). The Graphic, 1884

Vietnamese soldiers from Lao Cai
Mountain Highlanders (Skirmishers) of the Vietnamese Army from Lao Cai in the Lao Cai Province, Vietnam. Note the bamboo helmets, neat uniforms and.... bare feet! Date: circa 1908

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

Junks On Halong Bay

Family of the Tho ethnic group, Lang Son, Vietnam
Several Generations of a family of the Tho ethnic group (also Keo, Mon, Cuoi, Ho, Tay Poong) from Lang Son (Lang Son Province)

Vietnam - Hai Phong - Woman with a fabulous wide-brimmed hat
Vietnam - Hai Phong - Pretty woman wearing a fabulous wide-brimmed hat with tassels and a handy holding strap! Date: 1908

School at Tonkin, French Indochina (Vietnam)
School and schoolchildren at Tonkin, French Indochina (Vietnam). Date: circa 1910

Dragon on a junk, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

Hanoi, Vietnam - Rue Paul Bert Date: 1907

Three Women returning from Market - Hai Phong, Vietnam
Three Vietnamese Women Villagers returning from market at Hai Phong, Tonkin, Vietnam. Date: circa 1910s

Vietnamese Silk Weaver - Loom
Vietnam - Spinning silk thread on a wheel and weaving the tread on a loom. Date: 1910s

Princess Hoang Thi The
Vietnamese PRINCESS HOANG THI -THE, grand-daughter of the King of Tonkin and also a film star in America. Shown here grieving for President Doumer of France, her mentor. Date: 1932

Emperor Than Thai - Tonkin, Vietnam
Annam Emperor Than Thai (Nguyen Phuoc Chieu) (Nguyen Phuoc Buu Lan) (1879-1954) (reigned 1889-1907). He encouraged French-style education but maintained bitter feelings over their control of his

French in Vietnam 1884
FRENCH IN TONKIN French soldiers and sailors under general Negrier take the town of Lamg-Kep : Chinese losses were very heavy, including several mandarins

Tiger hunters, Tonkin, Vietnam, 20th century(?)

Students sitting a writing exam, Tonkin, Vietnam, 1895. Tonkin was the northern section of French Indochina. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th July 1895

A French captive, Tonkin, Vietnam, 1895. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
A French captive, Tonkin, Vietnam, 1895. France assumed control of Vietnam after the Franco-Chinese War of 1884-1885 and divided the territiory into three sections, Tonkin bein gthe northernmost

French Foreign Legion, Tonkin, French Indochina (Vietnam), 20th century. French postcard

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"Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Tonkin: From Halong Bay to Scilly Isles" Embark on a journey through the captivating region of Tonkin, where natural wonders and cultural treasures await. Begin your adventure in breathtaking Halong Bay, Vietnam's crown jewel, as you marvel at its ethereal beauty with its floating villages dotting the emerald waters. Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through St Marys, Scilly Isles, where echoes of a bygone era can still be heard from the town crier. Witness the spiritual essence as you encounter a serene Buddhist Priest in Hai Phong, offering insights into ancient traditions and teachings. Step onto the flight deck of time and witness an emotional Funeral Ceremony in Hanoi that pays tribute to lives lived with honor and reverence. Travel back to 1889 at the Paris Exhibition and admire the Pavilion of Annam and Tonkin, showcasing architectural splendors from afar. Experience true authenticity as you meet a warm-hearted Family belonging to Tho ethnic group in Lang Son; their vibrant culture will leave an indelible mark on your soul. Capture moments with locals like never before - encounter a Vietnamese woman donning a fabulous wide-brimmed hat in Hai Phong. Delve into historical narratives depicted through powerful visuals such as "Condamne Marchant Au Supplice, " capturing poignant emotions within color photos or "Les Bandits De L Annam Et Du Tonkin, " an engraving revealing tales shrouded in mystery. Uncover tales of resilience amidst adversity through "A Frenchman imprisoned by bandits in Tonkin, " portrayed vividly via color lithography. Let these stories ignite curiosity about this enchanting land that has witnessed triumphs over challenges throughout history. Tonkin beckons explorers seeking both natural splendor and cultural richness – immerse yourself today.