As part of humanity's heritage, and because of their aesthetic, historical and sociological interest, the administration of the Culture(s) and Regards oubliés d'enfants du monde collections has been entrusted to the Fondation Donnadieu by their owner, Ludovic Donnadieu. The aim of this initiative is to share these works with as many people as possible, particularly young people and their families, in order to promote the values espoused by the Foundation.
La Regards oubliés d'enfants du monde collection brings together 50 postcards of children from 35 countries on 5 continents, at the beginning of the 20th century.
These children's views take us back to bygone eras, revealing lifestyles, customs and traditions that have mostly disappeared.
These images are a unique window on an ancient world, reminding us of theuniversality of the human experience, beyond geographical and social boundaries.
It is important to note, however, that some of these photographs were taken in contexts of ideological propaganda, which may have undermined the integrity of certain cultures and beliefs.
Thedescriptions of the works are based on our best knowledge at the date of this edition, after consultation with experts.
Madagascar
Before 1910
Africa
Before 1915
Africa
Before 1915
Tunisia
Before 1910
Cameroon
Before 1920
Tunisia
Before 1930
Tunisia
Before 1930
Algeria
Before 1905
Algeria
Before 1905
Democratic Republic of Congo
Before 1920
Canada
Before 1914
Canada
Before 1914
Barbados
Before 1914
Alaska
Before 1930
Canada
Before 1930
Brazil
Before 1930
Alaska
Before 1930
Panama
Before 1940
Paraguay or Brazil
Before 1905
Canada
Before 1930
Canada
Before 1930
Canada
Before 1930
Canada
Before 1930
Suriname
Before 1910
India
Before 1930
China
Before 1920
Mongolia
Before 1930
Malaysia
Before 1914
China
Before 1920
Thailand
Before 1930
Sri Lanka
Before 1920
India
Before 1930
Indonesia (Java)
Before 1914
Vietnam
Before 1925
Thailand
Before 1930
India
Before 1920
China
Before 1930
Vietnam
Before 1915
Philippines
Before 1920
Japan
Before 1905
Japan
Before 1905
India
Before 1930
New Caledonia
Before 1905
New Caledonia
Before 1905
Samoa
Before 1920
New Zealand
Before 1905
Papua New Guinea
Before 1950
Vanuatu
Before 1910
Vanuatu
Before 1910
New Zealand
Before 1914
New Zealand
Before 1950
Croatia
Before 1930
France
Before 1905
Poland
Before 1914
Poland
Before 1914
Russia
Before 1905
Russia
Before 1905
Poland
Before 1914
Poland
Before 1914