Hand Collection

Praying hands, art by Durer
Durers Praying Hands. Sketch by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) of praying hands (1508). Durer did much to introduce the Renaissance style of art to northern Europe

Sensory homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its sensory perception

Motor homunculus model. Parts of the body are sized according to how much space the brain gives to controlling the movement of that part of the body

Cave of the hands, Argentina
Olympus Digital Camera

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Palmistry map of the hand
A palmistry map of the hand, labelling the different areas

Motor homunculus
This model shows what a mans body would look like if each part grew in proportion to the area of the cortex of the brain concerned with its movement

Charles and Flora McDonald
Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald who aided his escape

Cricketing Record 1932
Herbert Sutcliffe and Percy Holmes score a record opening partnership of 555

Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster
Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Spithead Air Ferry to and from the island, winter fare seven shillings and sixpence return, seven services daily

Sobranie cigarettes advertisement, 1963
Advertisement for Sobranie Cocktail cigarettes, available in a variety of fancy rainbow colours with gold tips - like all the best parties well bred, well dressed and perfectly packed. Date: 1963

Icon of St. Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury, with the Holy Grail and the staff that flowered, by the hand of a Monk of the Brotherhood of St. Seraphim of Sarov

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

Alice, c. 1918, by Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920)
Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920), Italian painter. Alice, c.1918. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Westfield SEI British

Cid Officers as Dockers
C.I.D officers cunningly disguised as dockers during investigations into drug smugglers at Limehouse Docks, London. One man (r) has a hook for a hand!

Ballet / Firebird 1914
An elaborately dressed woman with a firebird on her hand: a design influenced by the recent Diaghilev ballet, with music by Stravinsky

Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade, used during World War One, 1915. Oval cast iron segmented body with handle and split pin. Marked on base plate with grenade number and maker?s name P B and Company

Broken wrist bone, X-ray C017 / 7187
Broken wrist bone. X-ray of the hand of a 12 year old male with a fractured trapezium bone. The trapezium is the leftmost bone in the group of bones at the base of the bad

Motor and sensory homunculi
Sensory and motor homunculi. Computer artwork of a motor homunculus (left) and a sensory homunculus (right). Parts of the body are sized according to how much space the brain gives to processing

Statue of St Peter, Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Statue of St Peter in the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano (Basilica of St John Lateran) in Rome, Italy. This cathedral is the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, ie the Pope

High Street, Ayr
The High Street, Ayr, with a tram, a horse-drawn wagon, a horse-drawn cart and a hand delivery cart

The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England)
IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1882. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England) as the octopus of imperialism grabbing land on every continent

Recruitment poster for the WaC and WRNS
First World War recruitment poster for the WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) and WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service). circa 1917

Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jesus holds his sacred heart in one hand, raises a pointing finger with the other, warning you not to misbehave

Alice and Humpty Dumpty
" If he smiled much more the ends of his mouth might meet behind, " she thought

Esperanza Spalding, 2013. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Esperanza Spalding with the Spring Quartet, Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Leo Geovese, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2014

Ardara, Co. Donegal - a street scene with motor car and people and lots of hand carts. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Ardara). Date: circa early 1900s

Poster advertising Linherr Vermouth, showing an elegant woman sipping from a glass. circa 1950s

Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy, Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Oriolus oriolus, Eurasian golden oriole
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

WORKERS & FARMERS POSTER. From Workers to Farmers... Thanks! Poster, 1944, by Ben Shahn for the Congress of Industrial Organizations to encourage united political action by labor

Cruise ship, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, West Indies, Central America

Edward Jenner / Thiriat
EDWARD JENNER Physician and pioneer of vaccination

Omnibus I, 1895 or 1892, by Anders Zorn
Anders Zorn (1860-1920). Swedish painter. Omnibus I, 1895 or 1892. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Pharaoh Amenhotep I. Egypt
Pharaoh Amenhotep I. Painting on stucco. New Kingdom. 20th Dynasty. 1152-1145 BC. Thebes. Grave 359. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Cardini - Magician (Richard Valentine Pitchford) (1895-1973). Born and raised in Britain (and having served in the British Army in WW1), he worked chiefly in the United States of America

Sir Donald Cameron, Governor of Tanganyika
Sir Donald Charles Cameron (1872-1948), Governor of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), seen here at Kigoma on 8 September 1928. He served as Governor from 1925 to 1931

Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1
Drawing reproduced from a German weekly newspaper article which gave particulars of British and Russian hand grenades. Figs. 1, 2, 3 & 4 illustrate the Mills grenade. Date: 1918

Poole Pottery - Shaping a pot on the potters wheel
Shaping a pot on the potters wheel. Poole Pottery was founded in 1873 on Poole quayside, where it continued to produce pottery by hand before moving its factory operations away from the quay in 1999

Mergus merganser, goosander
Plate 331 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Advert for Mappin & Webb Ermeto Movado pocket watch 1934
Ermeto Movado watches a new model at a new price. Built for a life-times service, they have strong outer cases ensuring double glass breakage. Date: 1934

CAVE ART: PECH MERLE. Prehistoric human handprint from Pech Merle cave, France

I kiss your little hand, madame, by J. Nicolson
Illustration of a glamorous lady catching butterflies

Zuni Indian jewellery, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

The Diamond, Carndonagh - a street scene with a market going on at the side of the road. There are people and hand carts. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal: Carndonagh)

Paleolithic. France. Cabrerets. Pech Merle cave. The dotted
Prehistory. Paleolithic. France. Cabrerets. Pech Merle cave. The dotted horse. His head is drawn in the natural cut of the rock. On his back, a large red fish. Six black hands all around the horses

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"The Hand: A Multifaceted Marvel of Human Anatomy" The hand, a remarkable creation, is not merely an appendage but a gateway to our sensory and motor abilities. As depicted in the Sensory Homunculus and Motor Homunculus models, this intricate structure holds immense significance in our daily lives. Exploring the palmistry map of the hand reveals how ancient cultures believed that every line on our hands held secrets about our destinies. Similarly, the Cave of the Hands in Argentina showcases prehistoric art where early humans left their mark through handprints. In literature, Sir Gawain's encounter with the Green Knight by William McLaren highlights both bravery and vulnerability as he faces his adversary with trembling hands. Meanwhile, Albrecht Durer's iconic artwork "Praying Hands" captures devotion and faith through delicate fingers intertwined. Moving forward in time, Portsmouth's aviation poster symbolizes progress and innovation as aircrafts soar above open palms. Charles and Flora McDonald exemplify unity as they hold hands while facing life's challenges together. On a different note, propaganda posters from Wonsan City in North Korea depict clenched fists representing strength and determination amidst adversity. In contrast, Cid Officers portrayed as dockers emphasize hard work and resilience within their community. Lastly, let us not forget the Westfield SEI British car - its sleek design allows drivers to experience exhilaration at their fingertips while navigating roads with precision akin to a motor homunculus model. From palmistry to art masterpieces; historical events to modern innovations – each aspect sheds light on how hands shape our world physically, emotionally, and culturally. The hand truly embodies humanity’s ability to create beauty or wield power; it remains an enduring symbol of connection between individuals across time and space.