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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1960 heritageCholon
Postcard rue des Marins, Saigon , in the 50s

heritageCholon
Lost of a landmark of Cholon, Building 440 Trang Hung Dao Street ( Former Dong Khanh Street, rue des Marins )
1950 heritageCholon
Postcard rue des Marins, Saigon , in the 50s

heritageCholon
Lost of a landmark of Cholon, Building 440 Trang Hung Dao Street ( Former Dong Khanh Street, rue des Marins )
1961 Vietnam War
Ngo Dinh Diem and Madame Nhu portraits - Inauguration ceremony for the second term of President Ngo Dinh Diem on the 29th april 1961

Vietnam War
Vietnam War – Inauguration ceremony for the second term of President Ngo Dinh Diem on the 29th april 1961
1961 Vietnam War
Close-up on the President's car - Inauguration ceremony for the second term of President Ngo Dinh Diem on the 29th april 1961

Vietnam War
Vietnam War – Inauguration ceremony for the second term of President Ngo Dinh Diem on the 29th april 1961
1968 Vietnam WarHue City
Photographer Lam Thanh Sung

Vietnam WarHue City
Vietnam War – Special 50th anniversary – Exclusive photos of Hue city after the battle of Tet Mau Than, 1968
1968 Vietnam WarHue City
Photographer Lam Thanh Sung

Vietnam WarHue City
Vietnam War – Special 50th anniversary – Exclusive photos of Hue city after the battle of Tet Mau Than, 1968
1920 heritageCholon
Postcard Rue des Marins - rare view

heritageCholon
Lost of a landmark of Cholon, Building 440 Trang Hung Dao Street ( Former Dong Khanh Street, rue des Marins )
1950 heritageCholon
Postcard Rue des Marins - view to the building 440

heritageCholon
Lost of a landmark of Cholon, Building 440 Trang Hung Dao Street ( Former Dong Khanh Street, rue des Marins )
1932 Vietnam Photography HistoryAntique and vintage photos Indochina
Emperor Bao Dai, Victor Tardieu visiting Indochina Fine Arts School

Vietnam Photography HistoryAntique and vintage photos Indochina
Photos by Huong Ky Studio – Emperor Bao Dai and Victor Tardieu visiting Indochina Fine Art School in 1932
1932 Vietnam Photography HistoryAntique and vintage photos Indochina
Emperor Bao Dai, Victor Tardieu visiting Indochina Fine Arts School

Vietnam Photography HistoryAntique and vintage photos Indochina
Photos by Huong Ky Studio – Emperor Bao Dai and Victor Tardieu visiting Indochina Fine Art School in 1932