Palmist Collection

The square, or useful hand (b / w photo)
6006048 The square, or useful hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The square, or useful hand)

The hand of Mrs Annie Besant (b / w photo)
6006028 The hand of Mrs Annie Besant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Mrs Annie Besant)

The hand of Mrs Frank Leslie (b / w photo)
6006020 The hand of Mrs Frank Leslie (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Mrs Frank Leslie)

The hand of W T Stead (b / w photo)
6006019 The hand of W T Stead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of W T Stead)

The hand of Sir John Lubbock (b / w photo)
6006013 The hand of Sir John Lubbock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Sir John Lubbock)

The hand of E M Curtiss (b / w photo)
6006008 The hand of E M Curtiss (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of E M Curtiss)

The right hand of Sir Arthur Sullivan (b / w photo)
6006006 The right hand of Sir Arthur Sullivan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The right hand of Sir Arthur Sullivan)

The right hand of Rev Minot J Savage (b / w photo)
6005999 The right hand of Rev Minot J Savage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The right hand of Rev Minot J Savage)

Cheiro (b / w photo)
6006045 Cheiro (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheiro. Illustration for Cheiros Language of the Hand (14th edn, Nichols, and Rand McNally)

The map of the hand (litho)
6006030 The map of the hand (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The map of the hand)

The hand of Madame Sarah Bernhardt (b / w photo)
6006026 The hand of Madame Sarah Bernhardt (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Madame Sarah Bernhardt)

The hand of Mark Twain (b / w photo)
6006025 The hand of Mark Twain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Mark Twain)

The right hand of Madame Melba (b / w photo)
6006002 The right hand of Madame Melba (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The right hand of Madame Melba)

The right hand of H N Higinbotham, President Worlds Columbian Exposition (b / w photo)
6005998 The right hand of H N Higinbotham, President Worlds Columbian Exposition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fortune Teller (chromolitho)
729351 The Fortune Teller (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller - Copy of a watercolor by J Llovera)

The hand of Sir Edwin Arnold (b / w photo)
6006014 The hand of Sir Edwin Arnold (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Sir Edwin Arnold)

The right hand of Lady Henry Somerset (b / w photo)
6006005 The right hand of Lady Henry Somerset (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The right hand of Lady Henry Somerset)

The conic, or artistic hand (b / w photo)
6006043 The conic, or artistic hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The conic, or artistic hand)

The hand of a suicide (b / w photo)
6006027 The hand of a suicide (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of a suicide)

The hand of Colonel Robert Ingersoll (b / w photo)
6006021 The hand of Colonel Robert Ingersoll (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Colonel Robert Ingersoll)

The hand of the Rev C H Parkhurst (b / w photo)
6006010 The hand of the Rev C H Parkhurst (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of the Rev C H Parkhurst)

The right hand of a Prominent Member of the House of Commons (b / w photo)
6006004 The right hand of a Prominent Member of the House of Commons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The right hand of Mr William Whiteley, "The Universal Provider, "London (b / w photo)
6006003 The right hand of Mr William Whiteley, " The Universal Provider, " London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Cheiros Indian Room, London (b / w photo)
6005997 Cheiros Indian Room, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheiros Indian Room, London)

The mounts of the hand (litho)
6006039 The mounts of the hand (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mounts of the hand)

The elementary hand (b / w photo)
6006033 The elementary hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The elementary hand)

Line formations (litho)
6006032 Line formations (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Line formations. Illustration for Cheiros Language of the Hand (14th edn, Nichols, and Rand McNally)

The hand of Madame Nordica (b / w photo)
6006024 The hand of Madame Nordica (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Madame Nordica)

The hand of John Theo Dore Bentley (b / w photo)
6006023 The hand of John Theo Dore Bentley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of John Theo Dore Bentley)

The hand of the Lord Chief Justice of England, Lord Russell of Killowen (b / w photo)
6006016 The hand of the Lord Chief Justice of England, Lord Russell of Killowen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The hand of the Countess of Aberdeen (b / w photo)
6006015 The hand of the Countess of Aberdeen (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of the Countess of Aberdeen)

The hand of Sir Frederick Leighton (b / w photo)
6006011 The hand of Sir Frederick Leighton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Sir Frederick Leighton)

The right hand of Lord Charles Beresford (b / w photo)
6006001 The right hand of Lord Charles Beresford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The right hand of Lord Charles Beresford)

Mr Pineros New Play, "The Gay Lord Quex, "at the Globe Theatre (litho)
1598732 Mr Pineros New Play, " The Gay Lord Quex, " at the Globe Theatre (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pineros New Play)

Titlepage of Ludicrum Chiromanticum, 1661 (engraving) Frontispiece of the "
3058198 Titlepage of Ludicrum Chiromanticum, 1661 (engraving) Frontispiece of the " Thesaurus Chiromantiae" (1661) by German School

The spatulate, or active hand (b / w photo)
6006044 The spatulate, or active hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spatulate, or active hand)

The psychic, or idealistic hand (b / w photo)
6006038 The psychic, or idealistic hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The psychic, or idealistic hand)

The mixed hand (b / w photo)
6006036 The mixed hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The mixed hand)

The knotty, or philosophic hand (b / w photo)
6006031 The knotty, or philosophic hand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The knotty, or philosophic hand)

The hand of the Right Hon Joseph Chamberlain (b / w photo)
6006018 The hand of the Right Hon Joseph Chamberlain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of the Right Hon Joseph Chamberlain)

The hand of Austen Chamberlain (b / w photo)
6006017 The hand of Austen Chamberlain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Austen Chamberlain)

The hand of Swami Vivekananda (b / w photo)
6006012 The hand of Swami Vivekananda (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of Swami Vivekananda)

The left hand of Lady Lindsay (b / w photo)
6006009 The left hand of Lady Lindsay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The left hand of Lady Lindsay)

The hand of the Right Hon W E Gladstone (b / w photo)
6006007 The hand of the Right Hon W E Gladstone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hand of the Right Hon W E Gladstone)

The right hand of Gen Sir Redvers Buller (b / w photo)
6006000 The right hand of Gen Sir Redvers Buller (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The right hand of Gen Sir Redvers Buller)

Young love in overcoats... two of the many couples who found the elements too severe for
Young love in overcoats...two of the many couples who found the elements too severe for the beach. They kept on the go to pass the time away. Southport, Merseyside, 5th August 1963

Fortune Tellers Caravan - Romany Rose. Date: circa 1930s

Palmistry chart by Cheiro
A palmistry chart of the hand by Cheiro (Count Louis Hamon, 1866-1936), with lines and annotations

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"Palmist: Unveiling the Secrets Hidden in the Hands" Step into a world where lines and creases hold untold stories, revealing glimpses of one's past, present, and future. The art of palmistry has captivated minds for centuries, offering a window into the depths of human nature. In this captivating collection of photographs from different eras, we explore the hands that have left an indelible mark on history. The hand of Dr Meyer, convicted of murder on 8 June 1894, tells a tale shrouded in darkness. As we gaze upon his black-and-white photo, questions arise about what secrets lie within those fingers that once held such malevolence. Contrasting with this somber image is "The Square Hand, " exuding practicality and resourcefulness. Its owner possesses an innate ability to navigate life's challenges with ease—a true testament to the power hidden within our palms. Moving forward through time, we encounter Mrs Annie Besant's hand—an enigmatic portrait capturing her strength and determination as she fought tirelessly for women's rights. Her story unfolds through every line etched upon her palm. In contrast to Mrs Besant's resolute hand lies Mrs Frank Leslie's delicate yet commanding presence. A woman ahead of her time—her elegant fingers hint at creativity and vision that shaped her successful career as an influential publisher. W T Stead’s hand reveals a restless spirit yearning for knowledge beyond conventional boundaries—a seeker who dared to challenge societal norms through his groundbreaking journalism. Sir John Lubbock’s distinguished hand reflects wisdom acquired over years spent shaping society—the embodiment of leadership imprinted onto every finger. E M Curtiss' mysterious hand hints at hidden talents waiting to be discovered—an invitation to delve deeper into the unknown realms lurking beneath our skin. As we shift focus towards renowned composer Sir Arthur Sullivan’s right hand—his musical genius resonates through each well-defined line, a testament to the harmonies he created.