Rubbing Collection

Maori girls rubbing noses, c1920. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Highland cow (Bos taurus) rubbing its chin on a stile

English knight. Brass rubbing, c1323, from Pebmarsh Church, Essex, England
WILLIAM FITZRALPH, d. 1323. English knight. Brass rubbing, c1323, from Pebmarsh Church, Essex, England

Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777
GRAVESTONE: 18th CENTURY. Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone for an American soldier killed at the Battle of Bennington in 1777

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) pair bill rubbing, part of ritual courtship, Skomer Island, Wales, UK, May

Brass rubbing, Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxon
Monumental brass rubbing, Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxfordshire. circa 1518

Massaging baby toes
MODEL RELEASED. Massaging baby toes. Hands massaging the feet and toes of a baby. Massage is used to promote relaxation, relieve muscle spasms

Turkish Van Cat - mother and kitten
JD-15441 Turkish Van Cat - mother and kitten John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

European Lynx- in snow, leaning against tree stem and purring Bavaria, Germany
USH-1935 European Lynx - in snow, leaning against tree stem and purring Bavaria, Germany Felis lynx Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

New Zealand Greeting
A Maori man and woman meet, touching hands and rubbing noses in the Te hongi greeting

Cattle Norman Dairy Cows In field
LA-1113 Cattle - Norman Dairy Cows In field Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet

An engraving depicting Erasmus L. Key's washing machine: these figures show the rollers through which the washing
5311332 An engraving depicting Erasmus L. Key's washing machine: these figures show the rollers through which the washing machine passed

Aladdin and the Efrite, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp', 1938 (colour litho)
3086240 Aladdin and the Efrite, illustration from 'Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Arabian Nights)

Engraving depicting young men tickling trout
5308734 Engraving depicting young men tickling trout; (add.info.: Engraving depicting young men tickling trout. Trout tickling is the art of rubbing the underbelly of a trout with fingers)

Costumes de Différents Pays, Homme-Nord-Est de l'Asie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Homme-Nord-Est de l'Asie, c1797

Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To D.C. Making Fire, 1911. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Boy Scouts - Visit of Sir Robert Baden-Powell To [Washington] D.C. Making Fire, 1911. [Bushcraft demonstration: scout using a bow drill to start a fire]

The Virgin and Child with Crown and Sceptre on a Crescent, c. 1460. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child with Crown and Sceptre on a Crescent, c. 1460

Common zebra {Equus quagga} rolling on ground, dustbathing, Etosha national park, Namibia

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CAT. ginger & white, rubbing against a persons leg, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Maori greeting - rubbing noses Maori greeting - Te Hongi - rubbing noses
Maori greeting - rubbing noses

Head portrait of black Andalusian stallion and mare meeting for the first time in southern Spain, Europe

A Fix - Black To Move, 19th century. Creator: Cheltnam
A Fix - Black To Move, 19th century

Erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) pair in greeting display. Antipodes Island, New Zealand Sub-Antarctic Islands. Endemic to Antipodes and Bounty Islands. Endangered species

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) rubbing off flaking skin on the ocean bottom, east coast Baffin island, Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada, May

RF- Pair of Rock beauties (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk. The larger male rubs against the flank of female during the spawning rise. Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

RF - Head portrait of black Andalusian mare and stallion meeting for the first time in Spain, Europe

Japanese worshippers rubbing with the so said healthy smoke coming from the large incense cauldron located in the main courtyard of Senso-ji Temple, Asakusa district, Tokyo, Japan

Chris Patten, British Conservative politician
Chris Patten (Christopher Francis Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes, Lord Patten, b 1944), British Conservative politician and government minister

Indian Elephant been rubbed down with a birch broom and water, to prevent skin from cracking. Date: 1896

Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) sitting and scent marking tree in forest by rubbing body against it, Land of the Leopard National Park, Russian Far East. Endangered

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Indian Elephant calf rubbing feet against rock, Corbett National Park, India Date: 03/05/2005

Christ on the Cross Between Mary and Saint John, 1460 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Christ on the Cross Between Mary and Saint John, 1460/70

My Tribe. Creator: Eve Turek
My Tribe

Rubbing it in, 955 AD (engraving)
2788209 Rubbing it in, 955 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rubbing it in, 955 AD)

Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation (engraving)
1624698 Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in New Zealand, Maori Civilisation)

Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - Laundry in the open air - washing clothes by rubbing the garments against large stones and then drying over walls and on fences in the hot sun. Date: 1922

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European Brown Bear - male scratching its back on tree trunk, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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European Brown Bear - male scratching its back on tree trunk, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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CAT & DOG. Ginger & white cat rubbing against a hairy cross breed dog, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT & DOG. Ginger & white cat rubbing against a hairy cross breed dog, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT & DOG. Ginger & white cat rubbing against a hairy cross breed dog, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG & CAT, cross breed dog sitting with a cat, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG & CAT, cross breed dog sitting with a cat, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT & DOG. ginger & white cat rubbing against a Collie X dog, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT & DOG. ginger & white cat rubbing against a Collie X dog, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT & DOG. ginger & white cat rubbing against a Collie X dog, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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CAT & DOG. ginger & white cat rubbing against a Collie X dog, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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"Exploring the Art of Rubbing: From Highland Cows to Ancient Gravestones and Beyond" A gentle touch reveals the intricate details of a majestic Highland cow, as brass rubbing takes us on a textured journey through its magnificent coat. Transporting us back in time, an English knight emerges from the shadows of history through a c1323 brass rubbing, reminding us of their valorous tales etched in Pebmarsh Church, Essex. Tracing the lines engraved on an 18th-century New England gravestone, we honor an American soldier who fell at the Battle of Bennington in 1777 – his sacrifice forever immortalized by this delicate rubbing. Witnessing Atlantic Puffins engage in bill rubbing during their courtship rituals unveils a tender dance that speaks volumes about love and connection within these charismatic seabirds' world. The spirit of Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxon comes alive through brass rubbing techniques as we uncover his legacy and unravel stories hidden within ancient churches. Capturing cultural traditions with grace and warmth, Maori girls gently rub noses in a heartwarming gesture that symbolizes friendship and respect - preserving heritage for generations to come. Tiny fingers delicately massage baby toes; it's not just about relaxation but also fostering early bonds between parent and child - nurturing moments filled with love and tenderness. In the company of a Turkish Van Cat mother and her kitten engaging in mutual grooming sessions through gentle rubs against each other's fur, we witness affectionate gestures that strengthen family ties beyond words. Amidst snowy landscapes stands a European Lynx leaning against tree stems while purring softly – nature's symphony blending tranquility with wild beauty deep within Bavaria's forests. Embracing tradition with open hearts, New Zealanders greet one another by pressing noses, a gesture that signifies unity and respect for the rich Maori culture.