Hand Collection (page 94)

Champions Old and New - Ted Ray & James Braid
Golf champions Ted Ray and James Braid congratulating winner Percy Allis and runner-up James Adams after the News of the World golf tournament at Stoke Poges 24th September 1937

Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella in Barcelona
Christopher Columbus is received by Ferdinand and Isabella in the House of Deputation at Barcelona. Columbus kneels before Ferdinand and Isabella, holding Ferdinands hand. Date: 1493

Columbus First Sight of Land
Christopher Columbus stands on the deck of his ship at night, looking off into the distance with his hand on a map. A sailor named Rodrigo de Triana spotted the land first

The Duke of Edinburgh meeting Cricketer Donald Bradman on 22nd April 1948 at the Public Schools Club on Piccadilly, London. Date: 1948

The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan (engraving)
1614292 The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Master of the Mine, by Robert Buchanan)

Studies of a Head and a Hand (pen and brush in light-brown ink over metalpoint on white
1216681 Studies of a Head and a Hand (pen and brush in light-brown ink over metalpoint on white paper) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523) (circle of); 21.2x24.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Wooden headrest, the headpiece carved in the shape of a pair of cupped hands (wood)
1216355 Wooden headrest, the headpiece carved in the shape of a pair of cupped hands (wood) by Egyptian, First Intermediate Period (c.2125-1975 BC); 12.2x22.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Leicester snatched the letter from his hand (colour litho)
973813 Leicester snatched the letter from his hand (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester snatched the letter from his hand)

Women of the Bre tribe, Burma, South East Asia
Women of the Bre (Kayaw) tribe, in the hills of Burma (now Myanmar), South East Asia. They are covering their faces as they fear the black magic of the camera. Date: 1922

House building by hand, Nigeria, West Africa
House building by hand in Nigeria, West Africa. Date: 1922

Nausicaa throwing the Ball (engraving)
973706 Nausicaa throwing the Ball (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nausicaa throwing the Ball)

Venus wounded in the hand, conducted by Iris to Mars (engraving)
973666 Venus wounded in the hand, conducted by Iris to Mars (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus wounded in the hand, conducted by Iris to Mars)

English gentleman holding his fob watch
Well-dressed man holding his fob watch in his hand. Date: circa 1830s

Advertisement for Gala of London nail colour. Date: 1949

Paris new market of Temple 1865
Paris improvements to the new Paris market of Temple, constructed where the old decayed building lay unused for eighty years

Contract bridge craze - Ely Cuthbertson, USA
Contract bridge swept America in 1929 and 1930 - seen here is an expert player, Ely Cuthbertson, taking part in a tournament in New York. 1932

"Cleopatra, "by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1626435 " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Cleopatra, " by H Rider Haggard)

Hands and blue flowers on a romantic greetings card
Clasped hands and blue flowers on a romantic greetings card -- With Love. Date: circa 1900s

Hands and flowers on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Poster, take care! Official Secrets Acts
Poster, take care! you must not lose documents or drawings, see the notice, Official Secrets Acts, it concerns you. circa 1950

Draughts board with comic verse on a Christmas card
Draughts board with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Travel tickets with comic verse on a Christmas card -- From All Difficulties to Prosperity, Special Xmas Train. Date: 1889

Roman standard bearers
Fierce protectors, holding long poles with a number of philarae (discs), topped with a manus (open human hand), symbolising the oath of loyalty taken by the soldiers. Date: Circa 55 BC

Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving)
1596055 Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Love, by Wilkie Collins)

Queen Victoria in her Relations with her Army, Parliament and People (litho)
1593856 Queen Victoria in her Relations with her Army, Parliament and People (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hemmings unicycle 1869
Richard Hemmings monowheel patented in 1869. Consists of a person sitting inside, turning a hand-powered smaller wheel which is pressing against the outer wheel. Date: 1869

Poster, Foire de Paris, Paris Fair. Date: circa 1930s

Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving)
1602797 Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery, Regent Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics at the Guelph Exhibition, New Gallery)

Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne (litho)
1604385 Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grace Darling, by A C Swinburne)

Angel with coat and hand muff on a German Christmas card -- Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe (Glory to God in the Highest). Date: circa 1890s

A Lecture of Fencing at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1602923 A Lecture of Fencing at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lecture of Fencing at the Lyceum Theatre)

Man playing the piano on a cutout Christmas card, with tab to make his hands move up and down. Date: circa 1890s

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Heredity. 1901

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Finality. 1901

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1100986 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Illustration for The Great North Road, by Robert Louis Stevenson (litho)
1100554 Illustration for The Great North Road, by Robert Louis Stevenson (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mule Four-in-Hand in Burma (engraving)
1061956 A Mule Four-in-Hand in Burma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mule Four-in-Hand in Burma)

Charles Sims, Behold, I have graven thee painting
Behold, I have graven thee on the palm of my hand. One of a series of Spiritual Ideas pictures by Charles Sims (1873-1928) which were exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1928

Elderly Victorian couple in a garden. The man holds his hat in his hand, the woman holds the pages of a letter. Date: circa 1880s

Hardy Patent Pick Co. patent hand boring machine 1890s
Patent hand boring machine, for rock and coal, produced by Hardy Patent Pick Co, works in Sheffield. Date: 1890s

Crossing-sweeper nuisance Crossing-sweeper nuisance 1856
Group of young children with brooms, sweeping the ground as a gentleman walks alone, asking for a ha penny. Date: 1856

Young woman in traditional costume, Carvalhos, Portugal
Young woman in traditional costume, Carvalhos, Porto district, northern Portugal. Date: circa 1908

The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho)
1037539 The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth)

Ceramics - decorating 1902
Men decorating ceramics in fine-detail, Glasgow, Scotland. 1902

Boys crossing-sweepers, London boys asking an affluent gentlemen for a penny for keeping the streets tidy. Date: circa 1850s

Queen Victoria as a young woman. 19th century

Second-hand clothes store 1903
Society ladies made an annual clearance of their wardrobe, giving old clothes away to hospitals or charities shops, or even poor relatives

Advert for J. C Vickery clasp bags 1918
Two clasp bags, left; solid tortoiseshell and silk hand-bag, right; black mole grey, real antelope, with marcassite and silver clasp, lined grey fitted with mirror and power-puff. Date: 1918

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"The Hand: A Multifaceted Marvel of Human Anatomy" The hand, a remarkable creation, is not merely an appendage but a gateway to our sensory and motor abilities. As depicted in the Sensory Homunculus and Motor Homunculus models, this intricate structure holds immense significance in our daily lives. Exploring the palmistry map of the hand reveals how ancient cultures believed that every line on our hands held secrets about our destinies. Similarly, the Cave of the Hands in Argentina showcases prehistoric art where early humans left their mark through handprints. In literature, Sir Gawain's encounter with the Green Knight by William McLaren highlights both bravery and vulnerability as he faces his adversary with trembling hands. Meanwhile, Albrecht Durer's iconic artwork "Praying Hands" captures devotion and faith through delicate fingers intertwined. Moving forward in time, Portsmouth's aviation poster symbolizes progress and innovation as aircrafts soar above open palms. Charles and Flora McDonald exemplify unity as they hold hands while facing life's challenges together. On a different note, propaganda posters from Wonsan City in North Korea depict clenched fists representing strength and determination amidst adversity. In contrast, Cid Officers portrayed as dockers emphasize hard work and resilience within their community. Lastly, let us not forget the Westfield SEI British car - its sleek design allows drivers to experience exhilaration at their fingertips while navigating roads with precision akin to a motor homunculus model. From palmistry to art masterpieces; historical events to modern innovations – each aspect sheds light on how hands shape our world physically, emotionally, and culturally. The hand truly embodies humanity’s ability to create beauty or wield power; it remains an enduring symbol of connection between individuals across time and space.