INDOCHINA CARTACARO.COM A year ago, we promised to unveil Captain Péri’s rare photographs of the 1909 Battle of Yen Thé. Today, the wait is over! Over 80 never-before-seen images are now available.
The work of mother-of-pearl
We have all seen or purchased albums of postcards, with covers made of mother-of-pearl inlay.
Sometimes very damaged, these albums nonetheless leave us admiring this meticulous work.
The interior often withstood the test of time better than the cover, which is made of painted silk, a real treat for the eyes.
Intérieur Album - Soie peinte
There were many workshops.
The result is magnificent ;
Europeans would make these acquisitions and give photo albums, jewelry boxes, or souvenir cases made of inlaid mother-of-pearl.
Le travail de la nacre
Le travail de la nacre