Raising Hat Collection

Scene at the Kilkenny Election, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Scene at the Kilkenny Election, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Edmund Fitzpatrick. 'The Irish elections...are usually made the occasion, in almost every town

The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Penzance, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Prince and Princess of Wales landing at Penzance, [Cornwall]. 1865. The Prince and Princess [future King Edward VII and queen Alexandra], having reached the top of the stairs

Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving addresses at the Crystal Palace, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi receiving addresses at the Crystal Palace, 1864. '...we see the dais erected in front of the great orchestra, in the north transept

Gentlemen in top hats, 1876
3479452 Gentlemen in top hats, 1876; (add.info.: Gentlemen in top hats greet a lady wearing a fashionable hat. Dated 1876, London.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Valentine's Morn, drawn by Marcus Stone, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
St. Valentine's Morn, drawn by Marcus Stone, 1864. In old times it was customary for a lover to place himself on Valentine's morn under his mistress's window

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: triumphal entry of Prince Frederick... Holstein, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Schleswig-Holstein Difficulty: triumphal entry of Prince Frederick of Augustenburg into Kiel, Holstein, 1864. The news of...[the Prince's] arrival spread like wildfire through the town

Review in the Champ de Mars at Paris in honour of the King Consort of Spain, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Review in the Champ de Mars at Paris in honour of the King Consort of Spain, 1864....the grand military spectacle...was beheld by an immense crowd of spectators...Unfortunately

Departure of King George of Hanover from the Victoria Station, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Departure of King George of Hanover from the Victoria Station, 1876. King George and Princess Frederica of Hanover, after a visit of nearly five weeks to England

Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile...1876. Creator: Unknown
Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile marching past, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at landing at Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels via the Mediterranean on his return from a royal visit to India

Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Au retour d'un voyage de propagande en Russie, le ministre... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Les Soubresauts de la Russie; Au retour d'un voyage de propagande en Russie, le ministre socialiste francais Albert Thomas, accompagne du general Kornilof, passe, le 26 mai 1917

L'appoint militaire du Portugal; M.Bernardino Machado, president de la republique portugaise...1917 Creator
L'appoint militaire du Portugal; M. Bernardino Machado, president de la republique portugaise, salue, au depart, les soldats portugais embarques pour le France, 1917

Un locataire qui doit trois termes, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un locataire qui doit trois termes, 1847. A tenant who is behind with his rent. (Landlord looks annoyed as embarassed tenant raises hat). From Locataires et proprietaires, no. 20

Un locataire qui paye exactement son terme, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un locataire qui paye exactement son terme, 1847. A tenant who pays his rent right on time. (Landlord stands aside out of politeness). From Locataires et proprietaires, no. 21

The Revolution in Naples - street scene in Naples the day after the arrival of Garibaldi... 1860. Creator: W Thomas
The Revolution in Naples - street scene in Naples the day after the arrival of Garibaldi - from a sketch by T. Nast, 1860

Shipwreck of "The Northern Belle": the Crew of "The Mary White", in their Life-boat, drawn through Broadstairs, 1857

The Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Dublin, 1897, (c1900). Creator: W.D
The Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Dublin, 1897, (c1900). The future King George V and his wife Mary of Teck on a royal visit to Ireland, ...touring the distressful country for three weeks

The Emperor Meeting the Crimean Troops on the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Emperor Meeting the Crimean Troops on the Place de la Bastille, Paris, 1856....a triumphal arch was erected near the Porte St. Martin Theatre

The Twelfth-Night Wassail-Bowl, 1856. Creator: Sir John Gilbert
The Twelfth-Night Wassail-Bowl, 1856. 17th century scene: peasants visiting the lord and lady of the manor at Christmas....the bowl was filled with spiced wine

"Love's Labours Lost" - painted by F. R. Pickersgill - from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1856. Engraving of a painting. Mr. F. R

Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Proclamation of Peace at Trafalgar-Square, 1856. Crowds in London at an official ceremony to mark the end of the Crimean War

Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of the American Southwest, between 1899 and 1928

Monsieur, vu l'absence complète... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Monsieur, vu l'absence complete... 19th century. First man: Monsieur, given the complete absence of game, I ask your kind permission to shoot your dog

Meeting of Prince Albert and the Emperor of the French, at Boulogne, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Prince Albert and the Emperor of the French, at Boulogne, 1854. Royal representatives of the allies meet in northern France during the Crimean War

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: General Lord Clyde returning the salute of the... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: General Lord Clyde returning the salute of the troops as they marched past the grand stand, 1862

"Madame Leroux";By Francis Eleanor Trollope;He was accompanied by a tall spare man... 1890
" Madame Leroux" ; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; He was accompanied by a tall spare man, little past middle life, who limped slightly in his gait. 1890

Poet and butterfly, published by Otaya Takichi, 1855 (colour woodblock print)
LWR341725 Poet and butterfly, published by Otaya Takichi, 1855 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info)

The leader of the Allies, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century: Vol
STC403945 The leader of the Allies, illustration from Battles of the Nineteenth Century: Vol. VII, The Chinese War of 1900-1901 by Archibald Forbes, G.A

The Franco-Russian Alliance, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12th September
CHT173069 The Franco-Russian Alliance, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12th September, 1897 (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian

General Washington on a White Charger, 1835 or after. Creator: Unknown
General Washington on a White Charger, 1835 or after

Arriving at Lords Emerton (with fur ) - and Burnett with Rolls Royce - no further information available 5 July 1937

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Raising your hat is a timeless gesture of respect and admiration. It's a simple yet powerful way to show appreciation for someone or something. Whether it's tipping your hat to a stranger on the street, acknowledging a job well done, or honoring a tradition, raising your hat is a universal sign of courtesy and politeness. In today's fast-paced world, where manners seem to be increasingly overlooked, taking the time to raise your hat can make all the difference. It shows that you are mindful of others and their contributions, that you value civility and kindness in interactions. So next time you have the opportunity, don't hesitate to raise your hat. It may just brighten someone's day or make them feel seen and appreciated. And who knows, maybe they'll pass on the gesture too, creating a ripple effect of positivity in our world.