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This is a brightly colored pictorial map by Jylbert of Tonkin, the northernmost region of Vietnam, including parts of Laos and China. The map shows key cities and towns, including Hanoi, Bac Ninh, and Haiphong, and features rivers like the Red River prominently.
The map is enriched with charming illustrations of local life, including people engaged in activities such as fishing, weaving, and farming. The figures shown in traditional dress further evoke the cultural richness of the region. The map is illustrated with iconic structures and stylized trees, mountains, and rivers, providing an idealized view of the landscape.
The decorative elements include figures in the foreground — one man carrying traditional baskets and a woman seated, selling fabric and fish — which frame the lower left of the map. The top right is adorned with a ribbon banner reading "Tonkin."
Jylbert did several maps of French colonial possessions in the 1940s.
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