Handshake Collection (#15)

Abdullah Received in the Tent of Ibrahim Pasha, 1818, (c1847). Artist: Jean Adolphe Beauce
Abdullah Received in the Tent of Ibrahim Pasha, 1818, (c1847). A print from 19th Century Egypt, published 1847

Nordenskjold rescued from Snow Hill Island, Antarctica, 1903. (Nils) Otto (Gustaf) Nordenskjold (1869-1928) Swedish explorer and geologist, led the Swedish Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1904

Self and Partner, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
Self and Partner, 1873. Mr Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister, shakes hands warmly with Mr Gladstone, Chancellor of the Exchequer

The Re-United States, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Re-United States, 1865. Colonel North remarks to Colonel South, Wal, Brother; Guess we couldn t Both Win: So lets Shake Hands, and Just Liquor Up

Birds of a Feather, 1859. In 1859, there was an ongoing struggle between France and Austria over Italian independence as the Italian states tried to rid themselves of despotic rulers

Introductions and gossip in a Victorian house
A new arrival shaking hands with his host is the subject of whispering and speculation by the roomas other inhabitants. From Frank Fairlegh

agreement, ai, alliance, android, ar, artificial intelligence, augmented reality
Burning businessman handshaking with cyborg

Knees versus knuckles - handshake
Should hands be clasped in prayer or clenched in aggression? A visual rumination on how hands can express peace, anger and reconciliation or friendship. Date: 19th century

Handshake. Grave stele. Pentelic marble. Found in the Piraeus. Two standing elderly men, clad in mantles and holding staffs, are shown in a handshake. Between them, a young girl gesticulates

Holbein meets Henry VIII
Henry VIII meets Holbein after being impressed by his artwork. Hans Holbein the Younger, originally from Germany, had been appointed the English Kings Painter in 1536. Date: 1536

Sarcophagus of a married couple. Detail relief. About 240 AD
Roman art. Sarcophagus of a married couple. About 240 AD. The couple extending hands to each. Detail. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Greek art. Grave relief of Artemon. About 350 B. C
Greek art. Grave relief of Artemon. About 350 B.C. Two men joined by a handshake. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Hands Across the Sea, WW1 postcard, Lawson Wood
Patriotic wartime postcard showing A British and French officer, flags in hand, shaking hands across the Channel. Date: c.1916

Bleeding Hearts Connecting In Garden. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

NELSON ROCKEFELLER (1908-1979). American businessman and politician. Photographed riding in a parade on Wall Street during his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, 11 July 1968

SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1958. New York City Mayor Robert Wagner meeting the Little Rock Nine. In the front row from left to right are Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Carlotta Walls, Mayor Wagner

ADOLPH ZUKOR (1873-1976). Hungarian-American film director, producer and founder of Paramount Pictures. Zukor (left) photographed at NBC Studios, c1937

TEHRAN CONFERENCE, 1943. Outside the Russian Embassy during the Tehran Conference, 1943. Left to right: British officer; American General George C

ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955). American (German-born) theoretical physicist. Photographed receiving his certificate of American citizenship from Judge Phillip Forman, 1 October 1940

Black and white illustration of hand shake

Illustration of handshake between two men of different ethnic groups

Illustration of two men of different racial ethnicities shaking hands

KANSAS: FARMERS, 1938. Two farmers shake hands at a farm auction in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Photograph by John Vachon in October 1938

ADOLPH ZUKOR (1873-1976). Hungarian-American film director, producer and founder of Paramount Pictures. Photographed with his wife, Lottie, c1920

JACK JOHNSON (1878-1946). American heavyweight pugilist. Johnson, right, photographed shaking hands with fellow boxer James Tut Jackson (1900-1960), c1922

CANADA: MISSIONARY, 1870s. Methodist missionary John McDougall among the Cree Native Americans of western Canada, early 1870s. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

GEORGE HUNT PENDLETON (1825-1889). American politician. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, showing U.S. Senator Pendleton receiving congratulations for the Civil Service Reform Act he sponsored

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, 1894. A gentleman meeting his friends in London. Illustration by Hugh Thomson for an 1894 edition of Jane Austens novel, Pride and Prejudice, first published in 1813

TELEGRAPHY CARTOON, 1858. The HMS Agamemnon sailed toward Valentia Island while the USS Niagara sailed toward Newfoundland. American cartoon, 1858, on the joining of the Atlantic telegraph cable

Digitally restored print of President Washington and President Lincoln shaking hands
Digitally restored vintage American History print of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln shaking hands

President Washington and President Lincoln shaking hands
Vintage American History print of President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln shaking hands. It reads, Washington And Lincoln, The Father And The Saviour Of Our Country

Vintage World War II poster of Liberty shaking hands with a sailor. It reads, U.S.N. - America Calls Enlist In The Navy

Vintage World War II poster of two soapy hands washing up, and a soldiers meal sitting on the table. It reads, Never give a germ a break!

Vintage World War II poster of Uncle Sam shaking hands with a Chinese soldier, the flags of China and the U.S. and a poster of Sun Yat-sen

World War I poster of an old gray haired veteran bidding farewell to a young soldier
Vintage World War I poster of an old gray haired veteran bidding farewell to a young soldier. It reads, A veterans farewell

World War II poster of a sailor shaking hands with factory workers
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring a sailor shaking hands with two factory workers. It reads, Iam proud of you folks too!

Digitally restored Civil War era Democratic Campaign Poster for the Presidential election of 1864. This campaign banner features General George McClellan and his running mate George Pendleton

Friendship - A Principal Beard 1793 (engraving)
XJF437934 Friendship - A Principal Beard 1793 (engraving) by Kay, John (1742-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: This shows Thomas Elder of Forneth (1737-1799)

Russian officers and soldiers, 1815 (coloured engraving)
XIR778879 Russian officers and soldiers, 1815 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Meeting between Napoleon I and Alexander I, at Tilsit, 25 June, 1807 (coloured engraving)
XIR778874 Meeting between Napoleon I and Alexander I, at Tilsit, 25 June, 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Bravo, N. U. R!, front cover of Votes for Women, July 2nd 1915 (etching)
XJF275670 Bravo, N.U.R!, front cover of Votes for Women, July 2nd 1915 (etching) (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emblem of the International Longshoremens Association, c. 1886 (litho)
XZL150468 Emblem of the International Longshoremens Association, c.1886 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, 1883. Contemporary American cartoon of the cities of New York and Brooklyn congratulating one another on the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1883

SOUTH AFRICA: FARMHOUSE. A Boer farmhouse in South Africa. Engraving, mid 19th century

CANADA: MISSIONARY, 1870s. Methodist missionary John McDougall among the Cree Native Americans of western Canada, early 1870s. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

FRENCH RABBIS. A conference of rabbis. Woodcut, French, 13th century

WRESTLING MATCH, 1908. At a match in 1908, American wrestler Jim Bagley, right, shakes hand with World Heaveyweight champion, the Estonian Georg Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion

HUNTING: MOOSE. Moose hunting in New Brunswick, Canada. Canadian postcard, c1907

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"Capturing Moments of Connection: A Glimpse into Handshakes Throughout History" Jockey Tommy Cullinan is congratulated after winning the 1930 Grand National, a victorious handshake marking triumph and camaraderie in the world of horse racing. "Come Lad, Slip Across and Help. " - a recruiting poster from World War I depicts a firm handshake symbolizing unity and shared responsibility during times of conflict. Brian Clough, manager of Nottingham Forest Football Club, shares an encouraging handshake with his team, embodying leadership and mutual respect in the realm of sports. "The Great Rapprochement" - The historic handshake between Great Britain and USA signifies diplomatic reconciliation and strengthened ties between nations. "Here's a new kind of mermaid with ten peculiar hands. . " - An intriguing image showcasing an unconventional creature with webbed hands emphasizes diversity and uniqueness within nature. The arrival of Major Marchand at Toulon is commemorated by a colorful lithograph capturing his welcoming handshake, representing international diplomacy and collaboration. WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1783 - George Washington bidding farewell to his officers in Fraunces Tavern illustrates the power of goodbyes through heartfelt handshakes that signify gratitude for service rendered. At the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, Liverpool's victory over Leeds United culminates in celebratory handshakes among players as they revel in their achievement on football's grandest stage. COBB & WAGNER, 1910 - Ty Cobb (Detroit Tigers) shaking hands with Honus Wagner (Pittsburgh Pirates) showcases sportsmanship transcending rivalries as two baseball legends acknowledge each other's greatness. The Benefit cricket match at Cobham sees Surrey Captain Tom Rushby receiving support from fellow cricketers through warm handshakes; displaying solidarity within the sporting community.