Atlas of the Indochina Exploration Tour by Doudart de Lagree (1823-68), published in Paris in 1874.
Tag: Vietnamese customs
Traditional Vietnamese dress, culture and customs of the various regions.

Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com

Costumes of Indo-China. Annamites, Cambodia and Siam.
A sampan or river boat used in Cochinchina glides along a narrow canal; it is ridden by a dozen Annamites of all conditions.
Woman from Vietnam, 1843. Jeune fille Cochinchinois.
Jeune fille Cochinchinois. Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Vietnam Soldiers costume, 1843.
Vietnam Soldiers costume, 1843. Naturel et Soldat Cochinchinois. Gallery: Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
Vietnam Soldier costume in 1843. Cohinchinois military.
Vietnam Soldier costume 1843. Soldat Cohinchinois. Cochinchina, French Cochinchine, Vietnamese Nam Kỳ (from Chinese 南圻, “southern border”) is an old name for southern Vietnam and parts of eastern Cambodia, between… Read More
Decapitation. Capital punishment at Tongking, 1895.
Capital punishment at Tongking North Vietnam 1895. Decapitation. Exécution capitale.
Leader Kinh Luoc Viceroy of Tonkin, Vietnam 1895.
Leader Kinh Luoc Viceroy of Tonkin, Vietnam 1895.
Chief of the local administration in front of the Palace of Kinh Luoc, Hanoi. French colonial History.
Native of Vinh Long, Mekong Delta, Vietnam 1895.
Native of Vinh Long, Mekong Delta, Vietnam 1895. Indigene de Vinh-Long.
Tonkin Woman smoking Opium. North Vietnam 1895.
Tonkin Woman smoking Opium. North Vietnam 1895. Femme fumant de l’opium.