Hand Sign Collection

TT Race Finish
28th June 1912: Ed Kickham finishing first at the Isle of Man Junior Tourist Trophy Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Truckers
21st July 1951: A British Road Services truck pulls out of the Bermondsey depot as it sets out on a night run. Trunker is slang for long-distance lorry driver

Front Line Copter
5th January 1969: A soldier in the U.S. Army 1st Air Cavalry holds his rifle above his head as he serves as a traffic cop for helicopters landing in a field during an operation north of Saigon in

Copland Conducts
American composer Aaron Copland (1900 - 1990). (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) standing up on hind legs, barrier island outside Kaktovik, Alaska, USA. September

Yellow Guinea pig standing up and squeaking, against white background

Silhouette of two cowboys on horses on top of mountain, one man pointing the way
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Silhouette of two cowboys on horses on top of mountain, one man pointing the way

Peace & Love
Aislinn Simmonds

Portrait of St. Albertus Magnus (c. 1206-80) c. 1475 (oil on panel) (b / w photo)d
ALI165889 Portrait of St. Albertus Magnus (c.1206-80) c.1475 (oil on panel) (b/w photo)d by Joos van Gent (fl.1460-75) and Berruguete, P

Woman leaning on car looking at road map and signs with arrows pointing to selected towns
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1920s: Woman leaning on car looking at road map and signs with arrows pointing to selected towns indicating mileage

Pied Piper of Hamelin Vintage colour engraving
Vintage colour engraving of the Pied Piper of Hamelin

Driving Hand Signals
A driver shows he wishes to turn right by using a hand signal circa 1930s (Photo by Keystone View/FGP/Getty Images)

Golden-crowned Sifaka or Tattersalls Sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) climbing down tree in forests near Andranotsimaty, Daraina, north east Madagascar. Critically Endangered

Black and white illustration of hands clasped

China, Buddha Hands Found On Hollywood Road; Hong Kong

Brown (grizzly) bear, Ursus Arctos, spring, cub on hind legs, stretching front paw
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Black and white illustration of praying hands

Silhouette of a man at night, in the rain, making signals with a flashlight
Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Person lighting the sky with a flashlight
Person with a flashlight beam in the field. Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Police Whistle
January 1909: A policeman blowing his whistle. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Derby Favourite
24th April 1946: Racehorse trainer Walter Earl on the paddock at Stanley House Stables in Newmarket Heath, in training for Mays big racing event, the Derby One Thousand

Cat desire
We, the cats, want you

Woman on the beach. Osprey Bay, Western Australia
Woman with straw hat and blue sarong on the beach. Osprey Bay, Cape Range National Park, Exmouth, Western Australia

Man on top of a mountain, desperate hands on the lost face at night with a flashlight signal
Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Cave medieval refuge excavated in a rock with a man above doing signals with a lantern in the night
Refuge medieval time carved in the rock. Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Silhouette of a man doing signs with a lantern on the horizon in the night
Person with a flashlight beam in the field. Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Men with his close hands illuminating the night sky with a bundle of light
Natural Park of the Sierra Mariola in Bocairent, Valencia, Spain

Portrait of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) c. 1475 (oil on panel)
XIR165158 Portrait of St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) c.1475 (oil on panel) by Joos van Gent (fl.1460-75) and Berruguete, P. (c.1450-1504); Louvre, Paris

Traffic Policeman
A Malayan traffic policeman with a semaphore board on his back. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Cycle Car Demo
Cycle car demonstration. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Signal Failure
1950: A short-lived device for signalling with electricity, used briefly in the early days of the railways in Britain. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Traffic Signals
21st July 1926: New traffic signals on the corner of Piccadilly and Old Street in London. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Composer Conducts
8th December 1958: Russian composer Igor Stravinsky (1882 - 1971) follows the score during a recording session in London. (Photo by Erich Auerbach/Getty Images)

1940 Firemen signallers Clearing UP
1940: Firemen signallers at work amongst the rubble after a daylight bombing raid in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Presidential V-Sign
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945), the 32nd President of the United States, at his estate in Hyde Park, New York. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

France, Versailles, The Oath of Louis Philippe (1773-1850)
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France, Chalon-sur-Saone, Ironic Portrait of Francois Chabas, expert on Egyptian hieroglyphs
Jules Chevrier (1816-1883), Ironic Portrait of Francois Chabas (Briancon, 1817 - Versailles, 1882), French egyptologist, an expert on Egyptian hieroglyphs, 1858

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Kuan Yin, goddess of mercy, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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"Capturing the Essence of Communication: Exploring the Power of Hand Signs" The Front Line Copter crew's hand sign speaks volumes, showcasing their unwavering unity and determination. As the TT Race Finish flag drops, victorious racers celebrate with triumphant hand signs that symbolize their hard-earned success. Copland Conducts a symphony of gestures, his hands gracefully guiding musicians through a mesmerizing performance. Truckers on the open road communicate effortlessly with simple yet meaningful hand signs, forming an unspoken brotherhood. Witnessing polar bears standing up on hind legs in Kaktovik is a rare sight; their curious hand-like paws remind us of our shared connection in nature's tapestry. Peace & Love transcends language barriers as people from all walks of life express harmony through universal hand signs. A yellow guinea pig stands up and squeaks its message loud and clear against a pristine white background - sometimes actions speak louder than words. Ancient Egyptian civilization comes to life through the intricate cartouche of Amenemhat I, revealing secrets encoded within ancient hand signs. St Albertus Magnus' portrait captures wisdom beyond words; his enigmatic gaze hints at profound knowledge passed down through generations via silent gestures. Woman leaning on her car consults road maps while deciphering directional signs with arrows pointing towards selected towns - her hands guide her journey towards new horizons. Silhouetted cowboys atop a mountain peak exchange knowing glances and point towards unseen trails ahead - their confident hand signals reveal paths untrodden yet beckoning exploration. Vintage color engraving brings forth the mystique surrounding Pied Piper of Hamelin; his enchanting melodies entice children who follow him willingly, guided by subtle finger movements. In this diverse collection of images capturing various aspects of human expression and interaction, hand signs emerge as a powerful language that transcends words and cultural boundaries.