Friendship Force Collection

Geisha (Geigi), from the series “Three Amusements of Contemporary Beauties"... Japan, c. 1800
Geisha (Geigi), from the series "Three Amusements of Contemporary Beauties" ("Tosei bijin san'yu"), Japan, c. 1800

Courtesans of Shin Kanaya, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure... 1776. Creator: Shunsho
Courtesans of Shin Kanaya, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase sugata kagami), " vol. 2, Japan, 1776

The Domestic Sorrows are my Torment!, 1836. Creator: Auguste Raffet
The Domestic Sorrows are my Torment!, 1836

Allegory of Maternal Felicity, 1817. Creator: Vivant Denon
Allegory of Maternal Felicity, 1817

Billboard on U.S. Highway 99, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Billboard on U.S. Highway 99, California. ['Young People...Promote World Friendship - Attend Christian Endeavour...Prepare for Leadership...']

Arab Watching the Body of His Friend, n.d. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
Arab Watching the Body of His Friend, n.d

Arab Watching the Body of his Friend, 1879. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
Arab Watching the Body of his Friend, 1879

Lib - Friendship Force - The Killingworth Sword Dancers entertain the crowd in Stone Mountain Parks Memorial Hall, 16 miles east of Atlanta, USA

A Thirsty Soul, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
A Thirsty Soul, n.d

Six women seated around a bird cage, Japan, 1823. Creator: Hokusai
Six women seated around a bird cage, Japan, 1823

Young Women Playing Poem Cards, c. 1766 / 67. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Young Women Playing Poem Cards, c. 1766/67

The Jewel River at Ide (Ide no Tamagawa), from an untitled series of Six Jewel Rivers, c. 1767

Gift of Friendship (valentine), n. d. Creator: George Kershaw
Gift of Friendship (valentine), n.d

Four Birds in Landscape, n. d. Creator: Henry Stacy Marks
Four Birds in Landscape, n.d

Winter, 1901. Creator: Helen Hyde
Winter, 1901

Drinkers, n. d. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Drinkers, n.d

Three Working Girls Out for Lunch, 1900. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Three Working Girls Out for Lunch, 1900

Two Standing Tahitian Women, 1894. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Standing Tahitian Women, 1894

Two Women Chattering, headpiece for Le Sourire, 1900. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Women Chattering, headpiece for Le Sourire, 1900

Applique Quilt (Friendship Quilt), c. 1937. Creator: Verna Tallman
Applique Quilt (Friendship Quilt), c. 1937

Sampler, England, 19th century. Creator: Mary Holt
Sampler, England, 19th century. Friendship - Tell me ye knowing and descerning few / Weir I may find a friend both firm and true / Who dares stand by me When in deep Distress / And then his Love

Two Young Women Walking Under an Umbrella, c. 1777. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Two Young Women Walking Under an Umbrella, c. 1777

Sampler, United States, 1808. Creator: Nancy Laird
Sampler, United States, 1808. Friendship to every willing mind; Opens Heavenly treasure; There may the sons of sorrow find; Sources of real pleasure

The Conversation, 1875 / 79. Creator: Marcellin Desboutin
The Conversation, 1875/79

Portrait of the Maistre Sisters, 1796. Creator: Antoine-Jean Gros
Portrait of the Maistre Sisters, 1796

Emblems for Royal Crown Lodge No. 22, 1810 / 15. Creator: Unknown
Emblems for Royal Crown Lodge No. 22, 1810/15. Sign, probably from an English lodge of the Odd Fellows, an international fraternal organisation founded to promote mutual aid, charity

Two Washerwomen Crossing a Small Park in Paris, c. 1890. Creator: Jean Francois Raffaelli
Two Washerwomen Crossing a Small Park in Paris, c. 1890

Embroidered Picture, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frank J Mace
Embroidered Picture, 1935/1942

Friendship Quilt, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Carl Keksi
Friendship Quilt, 1935/1942

Scurrying Home, 1894, printed 1897. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Scurrying Home, 1894, printed 1897. A work made of photogravure, from the portfolio " picturesque bits of new york and other studies"

Le Rhin, 1858. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Le Rhin, 1858

Old Schoolfellows, from "Illustrated London News", July 7, 1855
Old Schoolfellows, from " Illustrated London News", July 7, 1855

Friendship Pillow, 1939. Creator: Max Fernekes
Friendship Pillow, 1939

Member badge for the House of Ruth belonging to Josephine B. Tate, 20th century
The Household of Ruth " shall be composed of financial members of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and their wives, widowed mothers, unmarried daughters, sisters, widows

Block from Friendship Quilt, c. 1938. Creator: Florence Truelson
Block from Friendship Quilt, c. 1938

The Kindliness Came Not from Her, 1922. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
The Kindliness Came Not from Her, 1922

Friendship Quilt, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Truelson
Friendship Quilt, c. 1937

Friendship Quilt Block, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Florence Truelson
Friendship Quilt Block, 1935/1942

Scene at Houghton Farm, 1878. Creator: Winslow Homer
Scene at Houghton Farm, 1878

Susan Hannah Macdowell, Unidentified Girl, Elizabeth Macdowell, and Possibly Mary Macdowell at the Macdowell House, c. 1880-1882

Photographic print of two unidentified men outdoors, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photograph of two unidentified men standing in a wooded area. The men are standing to the left of the photograph

Lib - Friendship Force - The Lord Mayor of Newcastle hosted in Civic Centre reception for the 380 Altantans from President Carters Friendship Force

Lib - Friendship Force - Former US President Jimmy Carter meets Geordie well-wishers on American Independence Day. He was back in Newcastle on the 10th anniversary of his Friendship Force visit

Lib - Friendship Force - Coun. Mrs Theresa Russell (left) chairman of the Atlanta Steering Group, welcomes Georgia State Director, Mr Jasper Dorsley and the Rev Wayne Smith

Lib - Friendship Force - American policeman, John Clendenen went on Highway patrol...in Hexham. John a member of the Friendship Force which flew from Atlanta, Georgia, USA

The Valentine, 1894. Creator: Edwin Harris
The Valentine, 1894

The Brothers Clarke with Other Gentlemen Taking Wine, between 1730 and 1735. Formerly attributed to William Hogarth

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"Friendship Force: Celebrating the Beauty of Connection" In a picturesque town called Stone, the Friendship Force brings people together through shared experiences. As the lively beats of The Killingworth Sword Dancers fill the air, laughter and joy unite friends old and new. Across time and cultures, friendship has always been cherished. A Thirsty Soul seeks solace in companionship, beautifully depicted by Hablot Knight Browne's artwork. Similarly, six women gather around a birdcage in Japan, their bond evident even without words. Created by Hokusai in 1823, this image captures the essence of true friendship. Throughout history, friendships have blossomed amidst various activities. Young Women Playing Poem Cards showcases how camaraderie can be found during leisurely pursuits. Suzuki Harunobu's masterpiece from 1766/67 portrays unity among friends as they engage in an ancient pastime. Nature often becomes a backdrop for forging lasting bonds. The Jewel River at Ide exemplifies how friendships are like precious gems that flow harmoniously through life's journey. This untitled series by an unknown artist reminds us to treasure these connections. Gifts exchanged between friends hold great significance too; they symbolize love and appreciation beyond words. George Kershaw's Gift of Friendship (valentine) encapsulates this sentiment perfectly with its heartfelt message conveyed through artistry. Animals also teach us about loyalty and trust within friendships. Henry Stacy Marks' Four Birds in Landscape illustrates how different species can coexist peacefully—a testament to the power of acceptance and understanding among friends. Friendships endure all seasons—just like Winter captured by Helen Hyde in 1901—proving that true companionship withstands any challenges that come our way. Sharing moments over drinks is another universal aspect of friendship celebrated throughout history. Charles Emile Jacque's Drinkers depicts conviviality as friends gather to enjoy each other’s company while raising a glass. Friendship extends beyond leisurely activities.