Douane Collection

Daily life and customs of Peru, watercolour painting, 18th century
AIS5381476 Daily life and customs of Peru, watercolour painting, 18th century; Biblioteca del Palacio Real, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Daily life and customs of Peru)

Iskenderun, Turkey - Alexandretta - Place de la Douane
Iskenderun, Turkey - Place de la Douane (Customs Square). Also known as Alexandretta in Greek and in English Alexandrette. Turkish city at the far eastern end of the Mediterranean coast

Customs Office, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

Control Tower and Customs Office, Croydon Aerodrome, Surrey
Control Tower and Customs Office, Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport, Surrey Date: 1922

DDE-90029604
Fountain and statue of Baron Lazare de Schwendi in Place de l'Ancienne Douane, Colmar, Alsace, Haut-Rhin, France. Date: 20/01/2009

The Quai Saint Pierre and the Customs Building in Cannes. Painting by Charles Labor (1813-1900), oil on canvas
LSE4313904 The Quai Saint Pierre and the Customs Building in Cannes. Painting by Charles Labor (1813-1900), oil on canvas, early 19th century. Musee de la Castre, Cannes

Discovery of Contreband at the Customs Barrier at the entry to Paris, c
CHT285252 Discovery of Contreband at the Customs Barrier at the entry to Paris, c.1840 (colour litho) by Roubaud, Benjamin (1811-47); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Surprise in the Luggage, from a series of illustrations of children
488420 A Surprise in the Luggage, from a series of illustrations of children, produced as promotional cards for the Bon MarcheDepartment Store in Paris, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School

Bordeaux, Pont sur la Garonne, Quais de Bourgogne et de la Douane (colour photo)
2804047 Bordeaux, Pont sur la Garonne, Quais de Bourgogne et de la Douane (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bordeaux, Pont sur la Garonne)

Douane a Shang-Hai (engraving)
3635609 Douane a Shang-Hai (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Douane a Shang-Hai. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

The Customs House and Revenue Building, from Modern Liverpool Illustrated
STC267562 The Customs House and Revenue Building, from Modern Liverpool Illustrated, engraved by William Gavin Herdman and James Orr Marples, with descriptions by A

The Barriere de Passy, c. 1815-20 (colour engraving)
CHT220463 The Barriere de Passy, c.1815-20 (colour engraving) by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Tangier, Morocco - Customs Gate
circa 1910s

Harbour at Boulogne
The Douane (Customs House) in the harbour of Boulogne-sur- mer, principal port of entry for travellers from England. Date: circa 1860

The French / Italian border at Menton
Superb photographic postcard (there is so much going on!) depicting the French / Italian border at Menton - The French Customs Post

Le douane (customs). Engraving by Bouchot, 1830
Le douane (customs).Engraving by Bouchot, 1830. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

French customs sign, Western Front, WW1
A French customs sign (possibly a joke) at the side of the road on the Western Front during the First World War. With an empty open-topped car at the side. Date: 1914-1918

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"Douane: The Gateway to International Exchange" From the bustling Customs Office at Croydon Aerodrome Continental Airport in Surrey, to the historic Control Tower and Customs Office that overlooks the airfield, Douane plays a vital role in regulating international trade and travel. Traveling further afield, we find ourselves in Iskenderun, Turkey - also known as Alexandretta - where Place de la Douane stands as a testament to centuries of cross-border commerce. Intriguingly, an old document with the reference DDE-90029604 takes us back in time to witness the discovery of contraband at the Customs Barrier upon entering Paris. A reminder that even amidst progress and modernization, customs regulations remain crucial. Delving into art history, Charles Labor's captivating painting depicts The Quai Saint Pierre and the Customs Building in Cannes during the early 19th century. This masterpiece now finds its home at Musee de la Castre. Meanwhile, a series of illustrations featuring children reveals "A Surprise in the Luggage, " highlighting how customs inspections can uncover unexpected treasures or forbidden items. Moving on from France to Bordeaux's Pont sur la Garonne, we come across Quais de Bourgogne et de la Douane captured beautifully through a colorful photograph. It showcases not only architectural beauty but also signifies Bordeaux's importance as a trading hub. Shifting our focus eastward brings us to Shanghai's Douane depicted through an engraving. This image transports us back to an era when this vibrant city served as China's gateway for global trade. Across continents yet again lies Liverpool; here stands The Customs House and Revenue Building which played an integral part in shaping this port city into one of Europe's major trading centers during its heyday. Finally, we arrive at Tangier’s Morocco – greeted by its majestic Customs Gate – reminding us that customs authorities are present worldwide ensuring smooth flow of goods and people across borders.