Tonkin Collection (page 4)

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

Vietnam - Pig market
Hanoi, Tonkin, Vietnam - Pig market with trussed-up pigs and piglets in round baskets. Tongkin, Tonquin or Tongking, is the northernmost part of Vietnam, south of Chinas Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces

Hanoi, Tonkin, French Indochina (Vietnam)
Chinese boats at Hanoi, Tonkin, French Indochina (now Vietnam). Date: circa 1908

China / Tonkin Border
Reformers routed on the Tonkin border - the French are involved. Date: 1908

Mandarins from Tunkin (Vietnam), noble and girl from Malaya.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Amedee Courbet - French Naval Admiral
Anatole-Amedee-Prosper Courbet (18271885) - French admiral who won a series of important land and naval victories during the Tonkin campaign (18836) and the Sino-French War (1884-5). Date: 1880

VALERIE ANDRE (1922- ). Veteran of the French resistance, neurosurgeon, and aviator
VALRIE ANDR (1922- ). Veteran of the French resistance, neurosurgeon, and aviator. Andr standing in front of her helicopter in Tonkin, Vietnam. Photograph, 1952

Junks on Halong Bay

Limestone monolithic island of Halong Bay, UNESCO world heritage, Vietnam

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THE FRENCH IN TONKIN (VIETNAM): 1. Magazine in the Citadel of Hanoi. 2. Palace of the Governor at Saigon. 3. Mission Houses at Bo-Lieou. 4. A Street in Hanoi. 5. A Ferry near Hue. 6

Review of the 14th July, Our Colonial Troops, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR414878 Review of the 14th July, Our Colonial Troops, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 13th July 1913 (colour litho) by French School

The Battle of Son tay during the Franco-Chinese War of 1885, 1885-99 (coloured engraving)
XIR269522 The Battle of Son tay during the Franco-Chinese War of 1885, 1885-99 (coloured engraving) by Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Liou Repelling the French at Bach Ninh during the Franco-Chinese War of 1885, 1885-89
XIR213945 Liou Repelling the French at Bach Ninh during the Franco-Chinese War of 1885, 1885-89 (coloured engraving) by Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Recapture of Bac Ninh by the Chinese during the Franco-Chinese War of 1885, 1885-89
XIR213944 Recapture of Bac Ninh by the Chinese during the Franco-Chinese War of 1885, 1885-89 (coloured engraving) by Chinese School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Tonkin Expedition, Notes at Saigon, the Capital of the French Colony of Lower Cochin China
THE TONKIN EXPEDITION, NOTES AT SAIGON, THE CAPITAL OF THE FRENCH COLONY OF LOWER COCHIN CHINA: 1. An Annamese House Servant and Messenger. 2. An Annamese Private Servant. 3

Famous rock formations, Halong Bay, Vietnam, South East Asia

Bridge between Bai Chay and Hong Gai, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia

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Mossy / Vietnamese Mossy / Tonkin Bug-eyed Frog Date:

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Mossy / Vietnamese Mossy / Tonkin Bug-eyed Frog Date:

Picture No. 11091712
Mossy / Vietnamese Mossy / Tonkin Bug-eyed Frog Date:

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Mossy / Vietnamese Mossy / Tonkin Bug-eyed Frog Date:

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Mossy / Vietnamese Mossy / Tonkin Bug-eyed Frog Date:

Gathering water in the Vietnamese Countryside
Villagers gathering water in the Vietnamese Countryside Date: circa 1910s

Woman from the Annam Province, Vietnam in Hanoi Date: circa 1905

Vietnam - Hanoi - Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture during the period of French Occupation (note architectural style). Date: circa 1910s

Hanoi - Vietnam - Wheelbarrow driver - delivering his load of recently deceased pigs! Date: circa 1904

Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Attraction
Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Cinema Attraction at the Colonial Exposition - a temporary pop-up movie theatre, showcasing pioneering visual works produced by the Cinematographe Lumiere

Phu-Lang-Thoung - The Railway Station - Vietnam
Phu-Lang-Thuong - The Railway Station - Vietnam. The strategic line connecting Laang Son to Phu Lang Thuong (now known as Bac Giang), was the first railway line to be built in Tonkin. Date: circa 1907

Tonkin region - Vietnam - Traditional painters & decorators
Tonkin region - Vietnam - Traditional painters, artisans & gilders. Date: 1907

Northeastern Vietnam - Woman of the Lo Lo People (Yi People)
Vietnam - Dong Van, a rural district of Ha Giang province in the Northeast region of Vietnam - Woman of the Lo Lo People (Yi People). Date: 1905

Vietnam - Tonkin Province - Group of children on fete day Date: circa 1910s

Northern Vietnam - Tonkin region
Northern Vietnam - The people and places of the Tonkin region, including views of Hanoi. Date: 1908

Bronze Foundry - Tonkin, Vietnam
Bronze Foundry Workers - Tonkin, Vietnam Date: 1904

Japanese Women living in Vietnam
Nine Japanese Women living in Tonkin Region of North Vietnam. Date: circa 1906

Woman from Vietnam - Tonkin
Woman from Northern Vietnam - Tonkin region, close to the Chinese border - wearing a fantastic vertigious turban headdress and a metal circlet around her neck. Date: circa 1910s

Paris Exposition of 1889: L Esplanade des Invalides with the Annam and Tonkin Pavilion on the left. Today Annam and Tonkin are known as Vietnam but at this time were part of French Indo-China

Waterfall - Vietnam - Tonkin Province
Waterfall at Ke So - Quy Hop, Nghe An, Vietnam - Tonkin Province. Date: circa 1906

Tonkin, North Vietnam - Quang Yen - Militia Date: circa 1920s

Northern Vietnamese Mandarin from Lao Kay
A Northern Vietnamese Mandarin from Lao Kay in the Tonkin Province. Date: circa 1930

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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.