The precious photographs capturing Vietnam a century ago (1914-1917) are preserved at the Albert Kahn Museum in France, surprising many people.
A Collection of Photographs of Vietnam from 100 Years Ago
A corner of Trang Tien that feels very familiar; many people can instantly recognize this place.
A group of women sitting and spinning thread.
A district official in traditional attire.
Image of Ba Dong in the Chầu Văn culture.
Official attire from that time. This photo is speculated to have been taken in 1915.
Scene of calligraphy and couplets being written during Tet.
A governor and his family.
How has rice culture changed in 100 years?
A monk from 100 years ago.
The photo “The Fingernails of a Scholar” clearly illustrates the old belief that educated individuals should not engage in manual labor.
A girl smoking opium, Hanoi 1915.
An artist in Saigon before a performance.
A witness to history, the Long Bien Bridge.
