Hand Shake Collection (page 3)

The Erith Council Chairmans annual ball. 1937

Two men shake hands at the Erith Hospital darts competition. 1939

Miners shaking hands A TopFoto
Miners shaking hands eTopFoto

Mr Godfrey Mitchell, Conservative ( National goverment candidate ) and Mrs Janet Jennie Adamson, Labour Party candidate, shake hands

Mr T V Linnell, Mr W Eldred and Mr D Kingston at the Orpington Chamber of Commerce presentation in Kent. 1939

Kent Scouts inspection in preparation for the 5th World Scout Jamboree in Holland which takes place later on in the year. A group photograph. 6 June 1937

The trophy presentation at table tennis final in Deptford, Kent. 1939

close up of the Argentine Seal: hands shaking

Two businessmen, in front of US currency, shaking hands to close a deal

(1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. The meeting of Comte de Rochambeau
COMTE de ROCHAMBEAU (1725-1807). Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur. French soldier. The meeting of Comte de Rochambeau and General George Washington at Wethersfield, Connecticut, May 1781

Pat Harmon in College Days, 1926
SILENT FILM STILL: SPORTS. Pat Harmon in College Days, 1926

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

American boxer. With Tom Gibbons at their prizefight, 1923, at Shelby, Montana
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. With Tom Gibbons at their prizefight, 1923, at Shelby, Montana

James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett shakes hands with John J. Sullivan after their championship fight in New Orleans
CORBETT & SULLIVAN, 1892. James J. ( Gentleman Jim ) Corbett shakes hands with John J. Sullivan after their championship fight in New Orleans, 7 September 1892. Line engraving from the Police Gazette

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT (1882-1945). 32nd President of the United States. Joining hands with advisor Louis McHenry Howe (left) and campaing manager James A

17th President of the United States. Mayor of New York, John Thompson Hoffman
ANDREW JOHNSON (1808-1875). 17th President of the United States. Mayor of New York, John Thompson Hoffman, greets President Andrew Johnson at Pier 1 in New York, 29 August 1866

Dedicated to the Chicago Convention : cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1864, critical of the Democratic Partys platform of
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1864. Dedicated to the Chicago Convention : cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1864, critical of the Democratic Partys platform of compromise with the Confederacy in that years

Third President of the United States. Reverse of the presidential Indian Peace Medallion, 1801
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Reverse of the presidential Indian Peace Medallion, 1801

One of the first-fruits of the victory. President-elect Cleveland. Shake heartily, boys!
NAST: POLITICAL CARTOON. One of the first-fruits of the victory. President-elect Cleveland. " Shake heartily, boys!"

Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel (left) shakes hands with President Anwar Sadat of Egypt during their summit
CAMP DAVID SUMMIT, 1978. Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel (left) shakes hands with President Anwar Sadat of Egypt during their summit meeting in Camp David, Maryland, hosted by U.S

Well Begun and Well Done. American cartoon about Theodore Roosevelts retirement from the Presidency
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1909. Well Begun and Well Done. American cartoon about Theodore Roosevelts retirement from the Presidency and his succession by William Howard Taft (left), 1909

Uncle Sams Welcome Home to Roosevelt. American cartoon after Theodore Roosevelts return to the U. S
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1910. Uncle Sams Welcome Home to Roosevelt. American cartoon after Theodore Roosevelts return to the U.S. from an African hunting expedition, 1910

Presidential nominee Abraham Lincoln, depicted inaccurately as a poorly clad westerner, in Springfield, Illinois
LINCOLN: CARTOON, 1860. Presidential nominee Abraham Lincoln, depicted inaccurately as a poorly clad westerner, in Springfield, Illinois, meeting the humorist Artemus Ward

RICHARD J. DALEY (1902-1976). American politician. Hosting a reception of the Cook County Democratic Committee for visiting members of the Democratic National Committee at Chicago, Illinois

Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain shakes hands with Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin at the Livadia Palace
YALTA CONFERENCE, 1945. Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain shakes hands with Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin at the Livadia Palace at the beginning of the Yalta Conference, February 1945

(1893-1978). American chemist and educator. U. S. High Commissioner for Germany-designate Conant (left)
JAMES BRYANT CONANT (1893-1978). American chemist and educator. U.S. High Commissioner for Germany-designate Conant (left) meeting with President Dwight D

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. American professional baseball player. Ruth shaking hands with President Warren G. Harding at Yankee Stadium, New York City, 24 April 1923

Mutual Greeting. Teddy, Old Boy, I m durn glad to see you safe at home agin
TEDDY ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Mutual Greeting. Teddy, Old Boy, I m durn glad to see you safe at home agin! American cartoon following Theodore Roosevelts return to the U.S

Grover Cleveland Cartoon
GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. An 1885 American cartoon on Clevelands distaste for public appearance

Ulysses S. Grant
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). Ex-President Ulysses S. Grant being presented the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall on 15 June 1877. Engraving from an English newspaper

ROBERT H. JACKSON (1892-1954). Robert Houghwout Jackson. American jurist. Photographed with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (left)

CIVIL WAR: CARTOON, 1865. An 1865 English cartoon by John Tenniel on the anticipated reconciliation between North and South following the end of the American Civil War

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1872. Cartoon by Thomas Nast showing Horace Greeley, left, and Boss Tweed, the discredited Tammany leader

BETTY FORD (1918-2011). N

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. A black soldier of the Union Army bonding with a white soldier over losing a leg in battle. Cartoon engraving of 1865

BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA 1863. General George Henry Thomas at the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia, 19-20 September 1863. Lithograph, 1897, after Henry Alexander Ogden

NELSON ALGREN (1909-1981). American writer. Being congratulated by former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt after being presented with the National Book Award for fiction at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in

GARNER AND CARAWAY, 1939. Vice President John Nance Garner congratulates Senator Hattie Caraway on her reelection, January 1939

RECONSTRUCTION, c1865. After A Little While. Lithograph by Charles Magnus, c1865

WEST: LECTURES, 1879. Engraved title page of a booklet promoting a series of illuminated lectures on the American West, to be given in 1879 and 1880 by Professor Stephen J

George Washingtons farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783
WASHINGTONs FAREWELL. George Washingtons farewell to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City, 4 December 1783. Wood engraving, 1876, after Edwin Austin Abbey

WORLD WAR I: MUSIC COVER. Deutschland Oesterreich Hand in Hand. Sheet music cover showing Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Franz Ferdinand of Austria shaking hands. Engraving by Bruno H

LABOR CERTIFICATE, 1795. Certificate with an engraved depiction of a worker and an employer shaking hands in cooperation, issued to Harper Pearson as a member of the True Assistant Society of

MASONIC SYMBOL. 18th century masonic seal of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania

TREATY WITH NATIVE AMERICANS, c1760. Treaty meeting between Mohawk Native Americans and Sir William Johnson, the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Detail of an engraving by Henry Dawkins, 1760

SYMBOLS: FREEMASONRY. Various symbols of Freemasonry. Line engravings

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1879. Meeting of boats and inland wagon trains of the Hudsons Bay Company, Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

KISS OF PEACE, c1880. Two German Baptists (Dunkers) at Ephrata, Pennsylvania, greet each other with the kiss of peace. Wood engraving after Howard Pyle, c1880

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"Capturing Moments of Unity: A Celebration of Handshakes" LEEs SURRENDER 1865: Witnessing the historic handshake between General Lee and General Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 9th, 1865 - a symbol of peace restored in the Union. Bridging Nations through Sports: England captain Billy Wright extends his hand to Italy captain Riccardo Carapellese in a friendly football match in 1949, showcasing the power of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Solidarity for Workers' Rights: United Trade Unions poster from spring 1936 exemplifies the strength found within handshakes as workers unite under the Popular Front banner for fair treatment and improved conditions. Diplomatic Accord: The Russo-Japanese treaty signed at Portsmouth NH in 1905 marked an end to conflict as representatives from both nations shook hands, paving the way for peaceful relations. Warm Greetings from Ireland: A postcard depicting two individuals sharing a handshake showcases Ireland's welcoming spirit and their belief in building connections through simple gestures. Legends Unite on Baseball's Grand Stage: George Sisler, Babe Ruth, and Ty Cobb captured together during the opening game of the World Series in 1924 - their handshake representing mutual respect among baseball greats. Silent Film Era Etiquette: An office scene frozen in time captures professionals exchanging handshakes as a sign of trust and agreement amidst early cinematic storytelling. Sealing Deals with Confidence: Michael Knighton gained public attention when he confidently shook hands during business negotiations back in August 1989 - demonstrating that sometimes success begins with a firm grip. Preserving Iconic Heritage: Mr Alan Pegler's purchase of The Flying Scotsman engine in 1963 was commemorated by his handshake with railway history - preserving an iconic piece of locomotive heritage. Football Legend Embraces Young Fans.