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Shaking Hands Collection (#2)

"Capturing Moments of Connection: A Tribute to the Art of Shaking Hands" Judy Garland, with her radiant smile and outstretched hand

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: The grip of an Entered Apprentice (engraving)

The grip of an Entered Apprentice (engraving)
8673094 The grip of an Entered Apprentice (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grip of an Entered Apprentice)

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Pass Grip of a Master Mason (engraving)

Pass Grip of a Master Mason (engraving)
8673201 Pass Grip of a Master Mason (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pass Grip of a Master Mason)

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Grip of a Most Excellent Master (engraving)

Grip of a Most Excellent Master (engraving)
8673119 Grip of a Most Excellent Master (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grip of a Most Excellent Master)

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Prologue to the Adventures of Don Quixote, 1869 (engraving)

Prologue to the Adventures of Don Quixote, 1869 (engraving)
8822170 Prologue to the Adventures of Don Quixote, 1869 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane

French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo)
8626476 French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Real Grip of a Mark Master Mason (engraving)

Real Grip of a Mark Master Mason (engraving)
8673127 Real Grip of a Mark Master Mason (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Real Grip of a Mark Master Mason)

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho)

Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho)
FIA5373549 Let our indestructible friendship live and strengthen!, 1951 (litho); Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Laissons notre indestructible amitie vivre et se renforcer)

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Fletcher and Badger shaking hands, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Fletcher and Badger shaking hands, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fletcher and Badger shaking hands, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: At stadium reception to Italians, 23 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

At stadium reception to Italians, 23 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
At stadium reception to Italians, 23 Jun 1917. Children in costume shaking hands, at a ceremony honoring Prince Ferdinando of Udine, head of the Italian War Commission to the United States

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. decorates French Colonel, 7 Jul 1917. King George V decorating the colonel in charge at the French Mission at Blendecques Chateau, July 7, 1917 during World War I

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Queen Mary visits aerodrome shed, 5 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Queen Mary visits aerodrome shed, 5 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Queen Mary visits aerodrome shed, 5 Jul 1917. Queen Mary of Teck leaving the aerodrome at Royal Flying Corps Headquarters at St. Omer, France on July 5, 1917, during World War I

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Bald Eagle, Wells Hawks, 28 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Bald Eagle, Wells Hawks, 28 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Bald Eagle, Wells Hawks, 28 Jul 1917. Native American "Chief Bald Eagle" shaking hands with Lieutenant Wells Hawks (1870-1941)

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Wilbur H. Durborough, an American correspondent who went to Germany in 1915 to shoot film footage of World War I

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov and Members of the Expedition with Those Seeing Them off on the... 1912

Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov and Members of the Expedition with Those Seeing Them off on the... 1912
Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov and Members of the Expedition with Those Seeing Them off on the Deck of the Ship Before Going to Sea, 1912

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Two lawyers shake hands // Deux avocats: la poignée de main, 1818-1879. Creator: Honore Daumier

Two lawyers shake hands // Deux avocats: la poignée de main, 1818-1879. Creator: Honore Daumier
Two lawyers shake hands // Deux avocats: la poignee de main, 1818-1879

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Departure of King George of Hanover from the Victoria Station, 1876. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant...1876. Creator: Unknown

Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant...1876. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: President Grant at Mr. G. W. Child's Reception, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The popularity and high esteem which Mr

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Return of the Prince of Wales from India: the Governor of Bombay...on board the Serapis...1876

Return of the Prince of Wales from India: the Governor of Bombay...on board the Serapis...1876. Creator: Unknown
Return of the Prince of Wales from India: the Governor of Bombay taking leave on board the Serapis, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII returns to England

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Illustration for Uprightness and Hypocrisy, 1793. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Uprightness and Hypocrisy, 1793. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Uprightness and Hypocrisy, 1793. From almanac: Pocket Calender of Gotting for the year 1794

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor...1876. Creator: Unknown

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded... 1917. Creator: Unknown

Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded by General Plumer; to transport and hand over the bell of the church of Wytschaete

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Coup d'etat in Portugal; The head of state defeated and exiled: in the station.. 1917

Coup d'etat in Portugal; The head of state defeated and exiled: in the station.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
Coup d'etat in Portugal; The head of state defeated and exiled: in the station of Entre-Campos, bids farewell to a last faithful before departure of the special train for the border, 1917

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: The Parting of the Apostles. Creator: Hans Cranach

The Parting of the Apostles. Creator: Hans Cranach
The Parting of the Apostles, Unknown date

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Garci Fernandez and Gonzalo Gustos, Father of the Infantes, Persuade Ruy Velazquez to Make... 1612

Garci Fernandez and Gonzalo Gustos, Father of the Infantes, Persuade Ruy Velazquez to Make... 1612
Garci Fernandez and Gonzalo Gustos, Father of the Infantes, Persuade Ruy Velazquez to Make Peace, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 10

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta

Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Series: The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 1

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Farewell visit of Garibaldi to Admiral Mundy on board the 'Hannibal' at Naples, 1860. Creator: W

Farewell visit of Garibaldi to Admiral Mundy on board the "Hannibal" at Naples, 1860. Creator: W. L. Thomas
Farewell visit of Garibaldi to Admiral Mundy on board the "Hannibal" at Naples, 1860. The Liberator of the Two Sicilies left Naples for his island home, Caprera

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki

Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for History of the First Crusades, 1800. Tankred's and Baldwin's reconciliation

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Esquisses Parisiennes, (Parisian Sketches), 1827-1828. Creator: Francis Conscience

Esquisses Parisiennes, (Parisian Sketches), 1827-1828. Creator: Francis Conscience
Esquisses Parisiennes, (Parisian Sketches), 1827-1828. A reserved man is greeted exuberantly by an excited man. He arrive donc farceur, nous sommes deja au champagne

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Creator: F. D

After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Creator: F. D
After Atbara: Brothers in Arms, 1898, (c1900). Second Sudan War: Anglo-Egyptian forces defeated 15, 000 Sudanese rebels, called Mahdists or Dervishes, on the banks of the River Atbara

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Allegory of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between the States General of the United

Allegory of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between the States General of the United Netherla Creator: Anon
Allegory of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between the States General of the United Netherlands and the United States of America, The Hague, 7 October 1782, 1782-1785

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Deux departs; sur le quai, avant l'embarquement, 1919. Creator: Unknown

Deux departs; sur le quai, avant l'embarquement, 1919. Creator: Unknown
Deux departs; sur le quai, avant l'embarquement, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: The Speaker of the House of Commons Levee, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The Speaker of the House of Commons Levee, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Speaker of the House of Commons Levee, [London], 1857. The Right Honourable the Speaker of the House of Commons gave his last Parliamantary full-dress dinner on Saturday evening

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: The Soldier's Farewell, 1828. Creator: Charles van Beveren

The Soldier's Farewell, 1828. Creator: Charles van Beveren
The Soldier's Farewell, 1828

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: (St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam...conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795)

(St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam...conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Creator: Francesco Tozelli
Schuttersmalijd in De Voetboog (St. Joris) Doelen in Amsterdam, to celebrate the conclusion of the Peace of Munster, June 18, 1648, (1795). Militiamen's meal

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: William III oversees the covenant between Wisdom and Peace, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont

William III oversees the covenant between Wisdom and Peace, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
William III oversees the covenant between Wisdom and Peace, 1696

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: The Prodigal Son, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius

The Prodigal Son, 1661. Creator: Barent Fabritius
The Prodigal Son, 1661

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Le general Joffre a l'armee de Verdun; Avec le general Nivelle, commandant d'armee... 1916

Le general Joffre a l'armee de Verdun; Avec le general Nivelle, commandant d'armee... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le general Joffre a l'armee de Verdun; Avec le general Nivelle, commandant d'armee, le genral en chef s'est rendu, ces jours derniers

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: U.S.S. Oregon, shake hands, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Oregon, shake hands, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Oregon, shake hands, between 1896 and 1901

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Esau selling his Birthright, after 1609. Creator: Paulus Moreelse (copy after)

Esau selling his Birthright, after 1609. Creator: Paulus Moreelse (copy after)
Esau selling his Birthright, after 1609. The scene in the foreground shows Esau selling his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of pottage

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Louis Royer, Sculptor, and Albertus Bernardus Roothaan, Stockbroker, Friend of the Arts... 1825

Louis Royer, Sculptor, and Albertus Bernardus Roothaan, Stockbroker, Friend of the Arts... 1825
Louis Royer, Sculptor, and Albertus Bernardus Roothaan, Stockbroker, Friend of the Arts, and Patron of the Sciences, 1825

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Reception of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria by Prince Napoleon

Reception of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria by Prince Napoleon, at the Strasbourg Railway Termin Creator: Unknown
Reception of the Archduke Maximilian of Austria by Prince Napoleon, at the Strasbourg Railway Terminus, at Paris, 1856. The Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, brother of the Emperor of Austria

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856

Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Distribution of Medals, by the Emperor of the French, to Zouaves from the Crimea, [Paris], 1856. A very gratifying reward of the bravery of heroes from the Crimea...took place in the Bois de

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Ah! Mon cher monsieur, vous m'avez... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Ah! Mon cher monsieur, vous m'avez... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ah! Mon cher monsieur, vous m'avez... 19th century. Dramatic Sketches - Ah! my dear sir, you have me

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Vous viendrez diner, ma femme soupe en ville... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Vous viendrez diner, ma femme soupe en ville... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Vous viendrez diner, ma femme soupe en ville... 19th century. You will come for dinner

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Maj. Edgar Russell, Signal Corps, U.S.A. Right, Shaking Hands with Aviator Wood, 1911

Maj. Edgar Russell, Signal Corps, U.S.A. Right, Shaking Hands with Aviator Wood, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Maj
Maj. Edgar Russell, Signal Corps, U.S. Army, Right, Shaking Hands with Aviator Wood, 1911

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Robert Jackson Sworn in As Justice, Washington, D.C. July 11 1941. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Robert Jackson Sworn in As Justice, Washington, D.C. July 11 1941. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Robert H. Jackson Sworn in As Justice, Washington, D.C. July 11 1941. Robert [Houghwout] Jackson Was Sworn in As Associate Justice of The Supreme Court in President Roosevelt's Office Before An

Background imageShaking Hands Collection: Sept heures, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier

Sept heures, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Singles Day (La Journee du Celibataire) - Sept heures, 1839. Seven hours




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"Capturing Moments of Connection: A Tribute to the Art of Shaking Hands" Judy Garland, with her radiant smile and outstretched hand, embraces her adoring fans during a mesmerizing concert at The Talk of the Town. Billy Bremner, the esteemed Leeds United captain, graciously accepts the F. A presentation as he firmly shakes hands with pride and determination. In a timeless black and white photograph from 1869, The Golden Spike Ceremony immortalizes the historic moment when two hands united to complete America's transcontinental railroad. Kirkland Laing exudes sportsmanship as he respectfully shakes hands with his opponent Colin Jones before stepping into the boxing ring for an unforgettable match. St. Helens emerges victorious in the Rugby League Cup Final as their players exchange heartfelt handshakes with Halifax after an intense battle on the field. A young Stanley Matthews extends his tiny hand in anticipation of greatness, foreshadowing his legendary career that would grace English football for decades to come. Through a captivating oil painting capturing fragments of history, we witness soldiers shaking hands amidst chaos during the Battle of Rezonville in 1870 – a poignant reminder of humanity's resilience even in times of war. Speech Day at Swanley College becomes an occasion for camaraderie and celebration as students proudly shake hands while embarking on new journeys towards knowledge and success in 1937. Southport's McConnell shares a sincere handshake with Bradford's Elwood on a chilly February day in 1931 – an emblematic display of respect between rivals on the football pitch. The Duke of Gloucester is warmly greeted by Stepney's Mayor Lazarus through a firm handshake, symbolizing unity and mutual respect between royalty and local leadership.