Shaking Collection

The Central Powers of WWI
With United Forces (the motto of Emperor Franz Josef I) - patriotic depiction of the Central Powers of WWI - Germany, Turkey and Austro-Hungary

The Right Spirit by William Heath Robinson
Christmas is sure to be a success if one keeps smiling on all occasions. The right and seasonable way of behaving in an unexpected encounter

Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), adult, Hidalgo County, south Texas, USA, coiled and shaking rattles, testing (tasting) air with tongue

Le Strange Coat of Arms
An elaborate coat of arms for the Stigleman Le Strange family of Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK

Tennis Chivalry 1930S
A chivalrous gentleman tennis player bows as he shakes the hand of his attractive female opponent over the net!

Ulyssess Grant / Freedom
ULYSSESs GRANT American Civil War General, and later President, receiving the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall

Harry Pollitt, Communist Party leader, with Mao Zedong
Harry Pollitt (1890-1960), Secretary of the Communist Party of Great Britain, and head of its trade union department. Seen here shaking hands with the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong (1893-1976)

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile shaking off snow after rolling around on the pack ice, arctic coast, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Mao Zedong greeting South Yemen leader
Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) (1893-1976) - Chinese communist revolutionary and founding father of the Peoples Republic of China

Peter Hugo with Cornish beauty queen
Peter Hugo (Prince Charles lookalike) with a beauty queen (Miss Homework) in West Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln shaking hands

Greeting from Ireland - postcard
Greetings from Ireland - a souvenir postcard

Poster, Experienced Travellers Fly British - BOAC and BEA offer services to and from nearly 70 countries Date: circa 1955

Little Grebe -Tachybaptus ruficollis-, Tyrol, Austria

Czech Republic - Sokol Rally in Prague 1920s
A rally to promoting public exercise as a way to stimulate national self importance (through organised gymnastic and athletic demonstrations - usually mass-participation)

Jimmy Carter / Sadat / Begin
JIMMY CARTER 39th American President (1977-81) seen here during the Palestine-Israeli peace talks with Sadat and Begin Date: 1924 -

The Duke of Edinburgh taking over HMS Magpie at Malta
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, being met by Lt.-Cmdr A. Harber (sp?) at the time he took over command of HMS Magpie at Valletta harbour in Malta. Date: 1950

Wet dog shaking off water Sizewell beach

Modern Athenians plate 2 - Edinburgh
Rev. David Dickinson (1780-1842) of St, Cuthberts church, approaching and shaking hands with Rev. Robert Candlish (died 1873) of St Georges Church

The King with the English cricket team
King George V, accompanied by Lord Cromer, President of the M.C.C and Mr. R.E.S Wyatt, the captain, shakes hands with the English cricke players at Lord s. Left to right are:- Mr. C.F Walters, H

The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted
531834 The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted 'kettle'

Unification of Italy: Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), first King of Italy from February 1861, shaking Leopold II
530365 Unification of Italy: Victor Emmanuel II (1820-1878), first King of Italy from February 1861, shaking Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, out of Italy

St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3. Copperplate engraving c1808
535444 St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3. Copperplate engraving c1808; (add.info.: St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3)

Leprosy: Leper with begging bowl and bell or rattle which he is shaking to warn that he is 'unclean'
527547 Leprosy: Leper with begging bowl and bell or rattle which he is shaking to warn that he is 'unclean'. 13th century

William Penn arrives in Upland, Chester, Province of Pennsylvania in 1682. William Penn, 1644 - 1718
2956615 William Penn arrives in Upland, Chester, Province of Pennsylvania in 1682. William Penn, 1644 - 1718. English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher

Cat wash!
Massimo Felici

Scar Shake
Mohammed Alnaser

Hygiene
Dragan Lapcevic

Oedipe, 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oedipe, 1851. Moi-meme en le percant, je sentis dans mon ame, Tout vainqueur que j'etais...vous fremissez, madame!'

People picking plums, c.1880-c.1910. Creator: Anon
People picking plums, c.1880-c.1910. A woman stands on a ladder against a plum tree and shakes a branch so that the plums fall down on another woman, as two children laugh

Une heure, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Singles Day (La Journee du Celibataire) - Une heure, 1839. One hour

Désagrément de causer avec les gens... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Desagrement de causer avec les gens... 19th century. A man describes with actions how he responded to a prank being played on him

St. Paul Shaking off the Viper, n.d. Creator: Benjamin West
St. Paul Shaking off the Viper, n.d

Children these days are a bad lot!, 1827. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Children these days are a bad lot!, 1827

Polar bear
Arne K Mala

Christmas 1914 Football Match Statues, Messines - Mesen
This life sized statue of a German and a British soldier shaking hands over a football, was sculpted by Andy Edwards and was unveiled on 22 December 2015

Spaniel shaking off water in the afternoon sunlight, United Kingdom, Europe

European otters (Lutra lutra) feeding at water?s edge with splashing water, Kiskunsagi National Park, Hungary, January

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) catching salmon in river, Kamchatka, Far east Russia, August

Lion (Panthera leo) male shaking his head after rain, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Wild Horse / Mustang shaking head and mane, Adobe Town Herd Area, southwestern Wyoming, USA, WINNER OF WILD HORSE SECTION, EQUINE IDEAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2012

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) shaking water from its coat, Carpathian Mountains, Romania. April

Red deer stag (Cervus elaphus) rear view, shaking water off itself after the rain, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, UK. GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2021 Winner Mammal

Lady Malcolms Great Servants Ball, Albert Hall, London
Lady Malcolms Great Servants Ball, Royal Albert Hall, London. Wife of Sir Ian Malcolm, she is seen here welcoming her guests to the annual ball

Princess Diana visits Wales, Wednesday 30th June 1993. Our Picture Shows... Princess Diana meeting members of the public, Ty Coch Road, Cardiff

HRH Princess Margaret meets The Beatles at the Royal Variety Show November 1963. L-R: Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney

Wet labrador shaking off, United Kingdom, Europe

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) shaking after preening while perched on fencepost, Boxelder County, Utah, USA, May

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"Shaking: A Symbol of Resilience, Power, and Unity" In William Heath Robinson's masterpiece "The Right Spirit, " the artist captures the essence as a gesture that transcends borders and unites nations. Just like the Central Powers of WWI shook hands to establish peace after years of conflict, this simple act symbolizes harmony amidst chaos. Nature too embraces shaking as an innate instinct for survival. The Diamondback Rattlesnake in Hidalgo County, Texas showcases its dominance by rattling its tail before striking - a powerful reminder that sometimes they are be both a warning and a defense mechanism. Even in heraldry, such as the Le Strange Coat of Arms, shaking is depicted through intertwined hands representing unity and strength. Similarly, Tennis Chivalry in the 1930s embodied fair play where opponents would shake hands at the end of each match - showcasing respect even amid fierce competition. It also holds historical significance. Ulysses Grant's firm handshake represented freedom during his presidency while Mao Zedong greeting South Yemen leader exemplified diplomatic ties between nations. Photographer Peter Hugo captured Cornish beauty queen with her radiant smile and outstretched hand - reminding us how they are bridge gaps between cultures and create lasting connections. From majestic polar bears playfully rolling on pack ice to George Washington extending his hand to Abraham Lincoln across time; these images remind us that no matter our differences or distances apart, we are all connected through this universal gesture. A postcard from Ireland sends warm greetings through words but it is often accompanied by heartfelt shakes when meeting loved ones face-to-face – reinforcing bonds that transcend distance. Lastly, airlines like BOAC and BEA encourage experienced travelers to fly British with their services. Shaking becomes a metaphorical representation here; just as planes soar high above clouds connecting people worldwide – so does shaking connect hearts across continents.