Shaking Hands Collection (page 8)

Pass to St Patricks Club, c. 1800 (silver)
2959976 Pass to St Patricks Club, c.1800 (silver) by Irish School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Irish, out of copyright

The Prince of Waless trip to Canada (colour litho)
2808836 The Prince of Waless trip to Canada (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Waless trip to Canada)

The Duke of Genoa, representing the King, at the inauguration of the new Veggion Hotel in Milan (colour litho)
2815337 The Duke of Genoa, representing the King, at the inauguration of the new Veggion Hotel in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame

Lazaro Cardenas receiving an Indian delegation, 1930s (b / w photo)
STC375651 Lazaro Cardenas receiving an Indian delegation, 1930s (b/w photo) by Steinheimer (fl.1930s); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Barge Day, 1891 (oil on canvas)
TW426803 Barge Day, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 140.5x188.6 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Mr Alexanders Levee in Kings Bench Prison, illustration from Cassell
STC393292 Mr Alexanders Levee in Kings Bench Prison, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Chas L Davis celebrated Alvin Joslin (chromolitho)
732655 Chas L Davis celebrated Alvin Joslin (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Frederick the Magnanimous and King Charles V, 1552 (oil on canvas)
BFM286678 John Frederick the Magnanimous and King Charles V, 1552 (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 70x68.7 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Before the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre
REV279466 Before the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 2nd September 1893 (colour litho) by Meyer

The meeting of Wellington (1769-1852) and Blucher (1742-1819
NAM250544 The meeting of Wellington (1769-1852) and Blucher (1742-1819) at La Belle Alliance after the Battle of Waterloo, c.1820 (oil on canvas) by Baynes, H

Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73) Elected President of the Republic
XIR158626 Louis Napoleon Bonaparte III (1808-73) Elected President of the Republic, 20th December 1848 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Loire, Leon Henri Antoine (1821-98); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Souvenir of the Franco-Russian Alliance, illustration from Le Petit Journal
CHT191844 Souvenir of the Franco-Russian Alliance, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th September 1893 (colour litho) by French School

View of the splendid illumination at M Ottos house in Portman Square, London
6032990 View of the splendid illumination at M Ottos house in Portman Square, London, on the evening of the proclamation of peace, 29 April 1802 (coloured engraving) by English School

Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at La Belle Alliance, aquatint by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl)
1268432 Meeting of Wellington and Blucher at La Belle Alliance, aquatint by Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl.1780-1812), 1818 (coloured aquatint) by Heath

Baroque : The Visitation par Giordano, Luca (1632-1705), ca 1696. Oil on canvas, 206x187
FIA5406387 Baroque : The Visitation par Giordano, Luca (1632-1705), ca 1696. Oil on canvas, 206x187. Art History Museum, Vienne by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Matabili and Mashona Revolt (litho)
1605654 The Matabili and Mashona Revolt (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabili and Mashona Revolt)

American author Walt Whitman at Pfaffs beer cellar, New York, 1857 (engraving)
5197345 American author Walt Whitman at Pfaffs beer cellar, New York, 1857 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade card advertising Allens Jewel Five Cent Plug chewing tobacco (colour litho)
5235999 Trade card advertising Allens Jewel Five Cent Plug chewing tobacco (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Franco-Russian Alliance, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12th September
CHT173069 The Franco-Russian Alliance, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 12th September, 1897 (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian

Harriet E. Hassler and William Gray Hassler, seated with tabby cat (Reddy) and teddy bear
1078800 Harriet E. Hassler and William Gray Hassler, seated with tabby cat (Reddy) and teddy bear, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Colonization Society Certificate for Simeon P. Smith, 1837 (engraving)
1079064 Colonization Society Certificate for Simeon P. Smith, 1837 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Woman in Arbor with Monkey, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Claudio Castelucho
Woman in Arbor with Monkey, late 19th-early 20th century

Firemark, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Emile Cero
Firemark, 1935/1942

Firemark, c. 1940. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Firemark, c. 1940

Wine jug, probably 1938. Creator: Fritz Boehmer
Wine jug, probably 1938

Wally Barnes Football Player of Arsenal - December 1955

1930 Cup Final. King George V meets the Huddersfield team before the match against Arsenal. Arsenal 2-0 Huddersfield Town. 26th April 1930

Cup Final at Chelsea. Aston Villa 1 v Huddersfield 0. Prince Henry greets the Huddersfield team, 24th April 1920

Picture shows Mr Alan Pegler, who bought The Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, leans out the cabin window to greet Lord Provost Sir Herbert Brechin at Waverley Station, Edinburgh. Scotland

Graduation Day, Nurses Training School, Owlstone, Cambridge, Friday 22nd January 1965

General de Gaulle shakes the hand of a Home Guard officer, Lt-Col. John H. Lewis. Looking on are the Lord Mayor, Norman Tiptaft, and also Col. Piggott

Bobby Charlton, of Manchester United, meets young fan Leslie Ripley of Barking, East London. 13 year old Leslie went to his first football match today

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit Coventry. The Lord Mayor of Coventry and the Mayoress, Alderman and Mrs T. H Dewis say goodbye to the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Stratford Town Hall during their visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. 14th June 1957

King Olav V of Norway arrived on SAS aircraft at London Airport on a private visit. He was met at he airport by the Duke of Edinburgh. 29th May 1959

The Stereophonics album signing at The Virgin Megastore in Cardiff, Wales. The album is called Performance and Cocktails and was the 2nd album released by the band

Fred Perry (Right - GB) shakes hands with John Van Ryn (Left - USA) after Fred Perry beat him in the Third Round of the The Mens Wimbledon Championship. 4-6 6-1 6-3 10-8 Picture taken 27th June 1935

Anti-Partition girdle around the World. Eamon De Valera and Frank Aiken in America 1948

Premier Alexander Bustamante (left) with Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson during Jamaican Independence Celebrations in Kingston. 6th August 1962

Mrs Moira West, aged 56, from Harrogate, pictured with her dog Jimmy. Mrs West had Jimmy when his previous owner was banned from keeping dogs because of the way he kept Jimmy

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh shakes hands with the Mayoress of Leigh on his arrival at Leigh Boys Grammar School. Pictured also are the Mayor of Leigh (Alderman S)

Princess Margaret shakes hands with Pat Boone, in the middle is ventriloquist Ron Parry. Royal Variety Performance, London, 3rd November 1958

Royal Antwerp 4-1 Aston Villa, UEFA Cup, 1st round, 1st leg, Bosuilstadion, Antwerp, Belgium, Wednesday 17th September 1975

Princess Margaret attends the premier of "The Madwoman of Chaillott"
Princess Margaret attends the premier of " The Madwoman of Chaillott" at the Warner Theatre, London. The Princess is presented to (left to right) Dame Edith Evans, Richard Chamberlain

The Lord Mayor says farewell at Coventry Station. 23rd March 1956

Prince Philip meets the Mayor of Darlington. 25th June 1960

The Queen attends the premier of Othello at the Odeon Leicester Square. The premier is in aid of the Toynbee Hall appeal committee of which Mrs Harold Wilson is the president

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, chatting to senior tutor Rev. Thomas Wood, during the presentations of the college staff, St Davids College, Lampeter, Wales. 7th July 1966

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"Capturing Moments of Connection: A Tribute to the Art of Shaking Hands" Judy Garland, with her radiant smile and outstretched hand, embraces her adoring fans during a mesmerizing concert at The Talk of the Town. Billy Bremner, the esteemed Leeds United captain, graciously accepts the F. A presentation as he firmly shakes hands with pride and determination. In a timeless black and white photograph from 1869, The Golden Spike Ceremony immortalizes the historic moment when two hands united to complete America's transcontinental railroad. Kirkland Laing exudes sportsmanship as he respectfully shakes hands with his opponent Colin Jones before stepping into the boxing ring for an unforgettable match. St. Helens emerges victorious in the Rugby League Cup Final as their players exchange heartfelt handshakes with Halifax after an intense battle on the field. A young Stanley Matthews extends his tiny hand in anticipation of greatness, foreshadowing his legendary career that would grace English football for decades to come. Through a captivating oil painting capturing fragments of history, we witness soldiers shaking hands amidst chaos during the Battle of Rezonville in 1870 – a poignant reminder of humanity's resilience even in times of war. Speech Day at Swanley College becomes an occasion for camaraderie and celebration as students proudly shake hands while embarking on new journeys towards knowledge and success in 1937. Southport's McConnell shares a sincere handshake with Bradford's Elwood on a chilly February day in 1931 – an emblematic display of respect between rivals on the football pitch. The Duke of Gloucester is warmly greeted by Stepney's Mayor Lazarus through a firm handshake, symbolizing unity and mutual respect between royalty and local leadership.