Antique Indochina and vintage Vietnamese photos

This collection of photos belongs to the exclusive archives of the Galerie Inlen. We are deeply committed to present the history of Vietnamese photography through original documents. These photographs are contextualized within their historical and social framework, allowing them to convey meaning to the reader even when they seems “anonymous” at first sight. As you browse through the following images, click on them for deeper insights

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1930 CholonAntique and vintage photos Indochina
Antique postcard photo by Nadal (circa 1930) - Cholon, paddy depots on the docks

CholonAntique and vintage photos Indochina
On the beginning of rice trade in Cholon with photographer Nadal during Indochina
1930 CholonAntique and vintage photos Indochina
Antique postcard photo by Nadal (circa 1930) - Cholon, Arroyo and rice mill

CholonAntique and vintage photos Indochina
On the beginning of rice trade in Cholon with photographer Nadal during Indochina
1950 Hong KongCholon
Cholon photo studio - Portrait

Hong KongCholon
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
1960 Hong KongCholon
Cholon photo studio - Portrait

Hong KongCholon
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
1960 Hong KongCholon
Cholon photo studio - Portrait

Hong KongCholon
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
1960 Hong KongCholon
Cholon photo studio - Portrait (Original antique and vintage photo)

Hong KongCholon
Vietnamese historical photography, paths from Hong Kong to Cholon, Saigon Chinatown
1954 blackandwhiteVietnam Photography History
Family Portrait Hanoi -Photographer Huong Ky Photo Signature

blackandwhiteVietnam Photography History
Photographer Huong Ky Photo, archives of a precursor film maker in Indochina time
1945 blackandwhiteVietnam Photography History
Nguyễn Thị Kim ( niece of painter Vũ Cao Đàm)- Portrait Hanoi -Photographer Huong Ky Photo (original antique and vintage photo)

blackandwhiteVietnam Photography History
Photographer Huong Ky Photo, archives of a precursor film maker in Indochina time
1940 blackandwhiteVietnam Photography History
Couple Portrait Hanoi -Photographer Huong Ky Photo (original antique and vintage photo)

blackandwhiteVietnam Photography History
Photographer Huong Ky Photo, archives of a precursor film maker in Indochina time
1934 Vietnam Photography History

Vietnam Photography History
Journal Illustration 1934, Photos de Khanh Ky sur la visite de l’Empereur d’Annam au Tonkin
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