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"Canton: A Fusion of Culture and Nature" Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Canton, a place where administrative prowess meets natural beauty

Background imageCanton Collection: Vintage 19th century photograph - Gersau is a municipality

Vintage 19th century photograph - Gersau is a municipality and district in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland, sitting on the shores of Lake Lucerne

Background imageCanton Collection: River boats at a wharf, Canton (Guanzhou) China, c. 1880 s

River boats at a wharf, Canton (Guanzhou) China, c. 1880 s
River boats at a wharf, Canton (Guanzhou) China, c.1880 s

Background imageCanton Collection: Boats and Sacred Heart Cathedral, Canton (Guangzhou) China, c. 1890

Boats and Sacred Heart Cathedral, Canton (Guangzhou) China, c. 1890
Boats and Sacred Heart Cathedral, Canton (Guangzhou) China, c.1890

Background imageCanton Collection: Shameen Island, Canton (Guangzhou) China, c. 1880 s

Shameen Island, Canton (Guangzhou) China, c. 1880 s
Shameen Island, Canton (Guangzhou) China, c.1880 s

Background imageCanton Collection: The North gate Canton (coloured engraving)

The North gate Canton (coloured engraving)
2905848 The North gate Canton (coloured engraving) by Roux, M. E. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North gate Canton (From a sketch by M.E.Roux)

Background imageCanton Collection: Houses and boats, Canton, guangzhou, China, c. 1880s

Houses and boats, Canton, guangzhou, China, c. 1880s
Houses and boats, Canton, guangzhou, China, c.1880s

Background imageCanton Collection: City skyline Canton, Guangzhou, China, c. 1870 s

City skyline Canton, Guangzhou, China, c. 1870 s
City skyline view of Canton, Guangzhou, China, c.1870 s

Background imageCanton Collection: Ceremonial Arch, Canton, China, c. 1890 s

Ceremonial Arch, Canton, China, c. 1890 s
Ceremonial Arch, Canton, China, c.1890s vintage photograph

Background imageCanton Collection: Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland

Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland
Thun (French: Thoune) is a town and a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland

Background imageCanton Collection: Territet, Vaud Canton, Switzerland. Grand Hotel des Alpes

Territet, Vaud Canton, Switzerland. Grand Hotel des Alpes
Vintage 19th century photograph: Territet is a locality which is part of the Montreux commune, in the Vaud Canton, Switzerland. Grand Hotel des Alpes

Background imageCanton Collection: Paddle steamer, Canton, (Guangzhou) China, c. 1890

Paddle steamer, Canton, (Guangzhou) China, c. 1890
Paddle steamer, Canton, (Guangzhou) China, c.1890

Background imageCanton Collection: Pagoda and ruins, Canton, Guangzhou, China

Pagoda and ruins, Canton, Guangzhou, China
Vintage 19th century photograph: pagoda and ruins, Canton, Guangzhou, China, Dutton and Michaels studio, c.1860 s

Background imageCanton Collection: Well-to-do Chinese home, Canton, China c. 1890 s

Well-to-do Chinese home, Canton, China c. 1890 s
Interior of a well-to-do Chinese home, Canton, China c.1890 s

Background imageCanton Collection: city wall and pagoda, Canton, Gunagzhou, China

city wall and pagoda, Canton, Gunagzhou, China
c.1900 vintage photograph: city wall and five storey pagoda, Canton, Gunagzhou, China

Background imageCanton Collection: Meiringen, Canton of Bern in Switzerland

Meiringen, Canton of Bern in Switzerland
19th century vintage photograph: Meiringen is a municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland

Background imageCanton Collection: Leukerbad Loeche-les-Bains, canton Valais Switzerland

Leukerbad Loeche-les-Bains, canton Valais Switzerland
19th century vintage photograph: Leukerbad (French: Loeche-les-Bains, Walliser German: Leiggerbad, although locally known as Baadu)

Background imageCanton Collection: Chinese Pirate-Boat at Canton (engraving)

Chinese Pirate-Boat at Canton (engraving)
1587295 Chinese Pirate-Boat at Canton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Pirate-Boat at Canton)

Background imageCanton Collection: Peasants of the Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, 18th century

Peasants of the Canton of Grisons, Switzerland, 18th century
Peasants of the Canton of Grisons in their wool costumes, Switzerland, 18th century. The men wear red waistcoats, blue jackets and breeches. Abiti de Grigioni

Background imageCanton Collection: Costume of the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, 18th century

Costume of the Canton of Valais, Switzerland, 18th century. Two women in their distinctive small round caps, and a lazy young man in the slovenly clothes of the Lower Valais. Costume dei Vallesiani

Background imageCanton Collection: Costumes of the inhabitants of Schwyz, Switzerland

Costumes of the inhabitants of Schwyz, Switzerland, 18th century. The bride in the center wears a bonnet decorated with flowers, earrings and necklace. Abitanti di Schwitz

Background imageCanton Collection: Bride and groom of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Bride and groom of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 18th century. Sposi del Cantone di Sciaffusa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Migliavacca from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

Background imageCanton Collection: Wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century

Wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century
Bride and groom in wedding costumes in Fribourg, Switzerland, 18th century. They wear Gothic style clothes, the bride in a peculiar cap with an Agnus Dei hanging from the ruff collar

Background imageCanton Collection: A Pagoda on the Macao-Canton Canal, plate 21 from Sketches of China

A Pagoda on the Macao-Canton Canal, plate 21 from Sketches of China
STC105084 A Pagoda on the Macao-Canton Canal, plate 21 from Sketches of China, engraved by Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) 1842 (tinted litho) by Borget

Background imageCanton Collection: A View of the Hongs on the Waterfront at Canton, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)

A View of the Hongs on the Waterfront at Canton, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
652132 A View of the Hongs on the Waterfront at Canton, c. 1825 (oil on canvas) by Anglo-Chinese School (19th century); 69.2x99.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCanton Collection: Life in Canton (b / w photo)

Life in Canton (b / w photo)
6003744 Life in Canton (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in Canton)

Background imageCanton Collection: Family life afloat at Canton (b / w photo)

Family life afloat at Canton (b / w photo)
6003712 Family life afloat at Canton (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family life afloat at Canton)

Background imageCanton Collection: Advertisement for the Chieftain self dump lock lever, manufactured by the Chieftain Hay Rake

Advertisement for the Chieftain self dump lock lever, manufactured by the Chieftain Hay Rake Company, Canton, Ohio
6032901 Advertisement for the Chieftain self dump lock lever, manufactured by the Chieftain Hay Rake Company, Canton, Ohio, USA (litho) by American School

Background imageCanton Collection: Hotel Dom, Zermatt, Valais Canton, Switzerland

Hotel Dom, Zermatt, Valais Canton, Switzerland - with a view of the Matterhorn Mountain (Mont Cervin). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCanton Collection: View of the Lake of Thun from Breitlauenen, 1906 (oil on canvas)

View of the Lake of Thun from Breitlauenen, 1906 (oil on canvas)
3959966 View of the Lake of Thun from Breitlauenen, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918); 65 x 95 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageCanton Collection: Chinese pagodah between Canton and Whampoa (engraving)

Chinese pagodah between Canton and Whampoa (engraving)
819145 Chinese pagodah between Canton and Whampoa (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese pagodah, between Canton and Whampoa)

Background imageCanton Collection: The Golden Mountain at Canton Landing Place, c. 1870 (b / w photo)

The Golden Mountain at Canton Landing Place, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
498646 The Golden Mountain at Canton Landing Place, c.1870 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably modern day Guangzhou.); out of copyright

Background imageCanton Collection: American Concession Grounds and Pearl River, Canton, c. 1880s (b / w photo)

American Concession Grounds and Pearl River, Canton, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
701931 American Concession Grounds and Pearl River, Canton, c.1880s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S)

Background imageCanton Collection: Interior Engleberg Church

Interior Engleberg Church
Engelberg Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Engelberg, Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland Date: circa 1900s

Background imageCanton Collection: Anabaptist milkmaid of Switzerland, 19th century

Anabaptist milkmaid of Switzerland, 19th century
Anabaptist milkmaid of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She carries a pail of milk and wears a simple cornette cap, braided hair tied with a ribbon

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century

Young girl of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a silk tricolor cap, fichu, laced bodice, embroidered bib, apron, and petticoats

Background imageCanton Collection: Milkmaid of Oberhasli, Switzerland, 19th century

Milkmaid of Oberhasli, Switzerland, 19th century
Married milkmaid of Oberhasli, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a velvet toque under a braid of hair, a check bib, chemise, apron and petticoats

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Schaffhausen

Young girl of the Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a small toque and her long hair is plaited with ribbons

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland

Young girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland
Young single girl of the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat with ribbons, plaited hair tied with long ribbons, laced bodice, chemise, embroidered bib

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century

Young girl of the Canton of Uri, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a straw hat decorated with ribbons, a fichu worn like a scarf, laced bodice, apron and petticoats

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Young girl of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. A chambermaid in town has modified her rural costume with a shorter skirt and ruched sleeves

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland

Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap, gorget and sleeve cuffs are all of painted cloth

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, 19th century

Young girl of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with regular loops of ribbon, her apron bib is decorated with floral laces, and her apron is striped

Background imageCanton Collection: Young girl of the Canton of Unterwalden, Switzerland

Young girl of the Canton of Unterwalden, Switzerland
Young girl of the Canton of Unterwalden (now Obwalden and Nidwalden), Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a hat adorned with flowers and ribbons, a cap with ribbons

Background imageCanton Collection: Betrothed girl of the Canton of Fribourg

Betrothed girl of the Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a colourful cap, ruff, bodice, chemise, apron and petticoats. On her bosom is a gold box called a lamb of god

Background imageCanton Collection: Young woman of the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland

Young woman of the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland
Young woman of the Canton of Aargau, near Baden, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a toquet in blue, black and white, and a similarly bizarre costume

Background imageCanton Collection: Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern

Young woman of Guggisberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland, 19th century. Her hair braids are tied over her toquet, and her initials are embroidered on her breast either side of a small bib corset

Background imageCanton Collection: Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Young woman of the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a frogged bodice, striped apron, and long red tassels from her braided hair

Background imageCanton Collection: Young woman of the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Young woman of the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, 19th century. Her dress is notable for the thick troche or bourrelet hat, and her footless stockings



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"Canton: A Fusion of Culture and Nature" Immerse yourself in the captivating charm of Canton, a place where administrative prowess meets natural beauty. This French administrative political map showcases the region's diverse landscapes and vibrant cities. As you explore this enchanting destination, be prepared to encounter an array of exotic flora and fauna. The Strelitzea sp. , commonly known as the bird of paradise flower, will mesmerize you with its striking colors and unique shape. Look up to the skies, and you might spot the majestic Ara ararauna, or blue-and-yellow macaw, gracefully soaring through the air alongside its scarlet counterpart, Ara macao. But Canton's allure extends beyond France's borders. Take a detour to Gandria on Lake Lugano in Switzerland for breathtaking views that will leave you spellbound. Marvel at nature's masterpiece as you stroll along Morcote on Lake Lugano – a true haven for tranquility seekers. Travel back in time with an intriguing glimpse into China's history through a vintage map from 1864 depicting Asia and China. Imagine exploring ancient streets filled with bustling markets while savoring juicy mangoes (Mangifera indica) – a tropical delight synonymous with Canton. Delve into artistry by delving into Plate 102 from John Reeves Collection (Zoology), which captures intricate details of wildlife found within these lands. And if history piques your interest, discover the rich heritage housed within Canton Arms in South Lambeth, London – an establishment steeped in stories waiting to be unraveled. Complete your journey by envisioning life near Canton through WH Capone's artwork showcasing a picturesque pagoda nestled amidst quaint village life along China's canals circa 1840. Canton beckons adventurers seeking cultural immersion intertwined with natural wonders; it is truly a tapestry woven together by diverse influences from around the world.