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Greeting Collection (#4)

"Greeting: A Universal Language of Connection and Love" In the midst of war, a remarkable moment unfolded during the Christmas Truce of 1914

Background imageGreeting Collection: Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi at the Crystal Palace on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi at the Crystal Palace on Saturday last, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: Garibaldi at the Crystal Palace on Saturday last, 1864. The Italian patriot in a...box erected at the north-west comer of the great transept

Background imageGreeting Collection: Garibaldi in England: the meeting of Garibaldi and Tennyson at Faringford House, Isle of Wight

Garibaldi in England: the meeting of Garibaldi and Tennyson at Faringford House, Isle of Wight, 1864. Italian hero General Garibaldi at Tennyson's house in Freshwater

Background imageGreeting Collection: Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864

Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Garibaldi in England: arrival of Garibaldi at the townhall, Bargate, Southampton, 1864. View of...the picturesque old Bargate, in Southampton, at eleven o'clock on the Monday

Background imageGreeting Collection: Landing of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B. at Yokohama, Japan, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Landing of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B. at Yokohama, Japan, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Landing of Sir Rutherford Alcock, K.C.B. at Yokohama, Japan, 1864. Engraving of...a sketch by Mr. Wirgman, our Special Artist, which...represents the landing of Sir Rutherford Alcock

Background imageGreeting Collection: Pink Cat

Pink Cat
Xuan Thai

Background imageGreeting Collection: Love message

Love message
Gigi Rosado

Background imageGreeting Collection: Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster)

Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster)
8698393 Enlisment during WW I, c.1914-1917 (poster); (add.info.: History. United Kingdom. First World War. "Come lad, Step across and help." Poster about the enlisment, United Kingdom)

Background imageGreeting Collection: Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake, 19th century

Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake, 19th century
5308931 Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a couple greeting a stranger with a handshake)

Background imageGreeting Collection: Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305981 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305978 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305972 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: Three times three (engraving)

Three times three (engraving)
8673122 Three times three (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three times three)

Background imageGreeting Collection: Pass Grip of a Mark Master Mason (engraving)

Pass Grip of a Mark Master Mason (engraving)
8673111 Pass Grip of a Mark Master Mason (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pass Grip of a Mark Master Mason)

Background imageGreeting Collection: French defeat of Louisbourg, Canada, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

French defeat of Louisbourg, Canada, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763) or French and Indian War, 1758
NWI4837869 French defeat of Louisbourg, Canada, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763) or French and Indian War, 1758. 19th century color engraving Howard Pyle.; (add.info)

Background imageGreeting Collection: Effects of the Hunting Act. The hare walks with the cane in hand

Effects of the Hunting Act. The hare walks with the cane in hand and the rabbit lady is in a carriage dragged by two
DUV4222354 Effects of the Hunting Act. The hare walks with the cane in hand and the rabbit lady is in a carriage dragged by two rats

Background imageGreeting Collection: British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) aboard the Royal Yacht Alberta

British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) aboard the Royal Yacht Alberta, 1892 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4924007 British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) aboard the Royal Yacht Alberta, 1892 - Colorisee engraving

Background imageGreeting Collection: Cover of ' Les Crobeaux (Paris)', number 62, Satirique en N & B

Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 62, Satirique en N & B
ICA4874501 Cover of " Les Crobeaux (Paris)", number 62, Satirique en N & B, 1906_6_3: Les gods s'en va - Anticlericalism - Separation of Church and State, Failure of the Church - Jesus

Background imageGreeting Collection: President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) meets American citizens at the White House (Washington, USA)

President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) meets American citizens at the White House (Washington, USA)
NWI4938661 President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) meets American citizens at the White House (Washington, USA), 1892 - Colorisee engraving

Background imageGreeting Collection: Quaresmeprenant (geant obtus de l'epoque medievale) - engraving of 1823 in ' Songes drolatiques de

Quaresmeprenant (geant obtus de l'epoque medievale) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de
JEB4935312 Quaresmeprenant (geant obtus de l'epoque medievale) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Background imageGreeting Collection: Native population of America: Indians. Pocahontas in England is presented to King James I Stuart

Native population of America: Indians. Pocahontas in England is presented to King James I Stuart (James I)
NWI4931643 Native population of America: Indians. Pocahontas in England is presented to King James I Stuart (James I, (1566-1625) with her husband John Rolfe, 1616

Background imageGreeting Collection: Jacques Cartier embraced by Donnacona, an Indian chief of the Huron tribe in the Peninsula of Gaspe

Jacques Cartier embraced by Donnacona, an Indian chief of the Huron tribe in the Peninsula of Gaspe
NWI4902515 Jacques Cartier embraced by Donnacona, an Indian chief of the Huron tribe in the Peninsula of Gaspe, Quebec (16th century)

Background imageGreeting Collection: A German man greeting a woman, ca. 1700 - German man greeting a woman, 1700s

A German man greeting a woman, ca. 1700 - German man greeting a woman, 1700s. Antique hand-colored print, English
NWI4956795 A German man greeting a woman, ca. 1700 - German man greeting a woman, 1700s. Antique hand-colored print, English; (add.info.: A German man greeting a woman, ca)

Background imageGreeting Collection: The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress

The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress
NWI4958472 The capitalists seeking subsidies from the American government at the Congress, ironically appoints as the army of Coxey

Background imageGreeting Collection: Children of immigrants saluting the American flag in an industrial school in New York City

Children of immigrants saluting the American flag in an industrial school in New York City
NWI4961178 Children of immigrants saluting the American flag in an industrial school in New York City, circa 1890 - Colorisee engraving 19th century from an illustration by V

Background imageGreeting Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier saluting the Arc du Carrousel, 1915

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier saluting the Arc du Carrousel, 1915
LUX4742608 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier saluting the Arc du Carrousel, 1915; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Background imageGreeting Collection: First World War: France, Postcard showing the arrival of the disabled of the first flag taken by

First World War: France, Postcard showing the arrival of the disabled of the first flag taken by the first foot fighter
LUX4743202 First World War: France, Postcard showing the arrival of the disabled of the first flag taken by the first foot fighter battalion

Background imageGreeting Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young boy dresses as a military saluting wounded

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young boy dresses as a military saluting wounded lead soldiers flying
LUX4738486 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young boy dresses as a military saluting wounded lead soldiers flying over by a toy plane, 1914

Background imageGreeting Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young boy dresses as a Zouave holding a flag

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young boy dresses as a Zouave holding a flag
LUX4738462 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young boy dresses as a Zouave holding a flag and doing military salvation

Background imageGreeting Collection: First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a child with a flag

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a child with a flag and lead soldiers doing salvation and saying
LUX4739020 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a child with a flag and lead soldiers doing salvation and saying: Like Dad I do military salvation

Background imageGreeting Collection: Raising his hat, 1893 (engraving)

Raising his hat, 1893 (engraving)
3479454 Raising his hat, 1893 (engraving); (add.info.: Raising hat in Salutation. The quiver, London, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: New York: 2 dwarfs disgusted in military, an infantryman and a sailor shakes hands

New York: 2 dwarfs disgusted in military, an infantryman and a sailor shakes hands, 1898 - Harry Spreck, Curtis Spreck
LUX4723112 New York: 2 dwarfs disgusted in military, an infantryman and a sailor shakes hands, 1898 - Harry Spreck, Curtis Spreck; (add.info.: New York: 2 dwarfs disgusted in military)

Background imageGreeting Collection: Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)

Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210266 Letter S. Young boy greeting a comrade. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Background imageGreeting Collection: Letter H: By giving your hand, you have, without knowing, the turn that the H has! 1861 (engraving)

Letter H: By giving your hand, you have, without knowing, the turn that the H has! 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214943 Letter H: By giving your hand, you have, without knowing, the turn that the H has! 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageGreeting Collection: Women in evening dresses in crepe georgine at a glamorous party - Lithograph with stencil

Women in evening dresses in crepe georgine at a glamorous party - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury
FLO4562647 Women in evening dresses in crepe georgine at a glamorous party - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art, Gout, Beaute

Background imageGreeting Collection: French postcard depicting a young woman, 1900 (postcard)

French postcard depicting a young woman, 1900 (postcard)
3665836 French postcard depicting a young woman, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: French postcard with image of a woman holding a cat

French postcard with image of a woman holding a cat
3665528 French postcard with image of a woman holding a cat; (add.info.: French postcard with image of a woman holding a cat.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers, 1900

French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers, 1900
3665506 French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: French postcard with an art nouveu image of a woman and flowers, 1900

French postcard with an art nouveu image of a woman and flowers, 1900
3665505 French postcard with an art nouveu image of a woman and flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with an art nouveu image of a woman and flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: French postcard with image of a woman holding a child with flowers, 1900

French postcard with image of a woman holding a child with flowers, 1900
3665499 French postcard with image of a woman holding a child with flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with image of a woman holding a child with flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: French postcard with images of an angel with flowers, 1900

French postcard with images of an angel with flowers, 1900
3665493 French postcard with images of an angel with flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with images of an angel with flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers, 1900

French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers, 1900
3665462 French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with images of a young girl with flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: Queen of the Amazons, King Priamus, and Phrygian warriors wearing the chlamis (military cloak)

Queen of the Amazons, King Priamus, and Phrygian warriors wearing the chlamis (military cloak)
FLO4703472 Queen of the Amazons, King Priamus, and Phrygian warriors wearing the chlamis (military cloak). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Background imageGreeting Collection: Count Louis II of Flanders (ne Louis de Dampierre dit Louis de Male or de Maerle) (1330-1384)

Count Louis II of Flanders (ne Louis de Dampierre dit Louis de Male or de Maerle) (1330-1384)
FLO4630290 Count Louis II of Flanders (ne Louis de Dampierre dit Louis de Male or de Maerle) (1330-1384) receives the men of Ghent (Belgium)

Background imageGreeting Collection: New-Year greetings, 1878

New-Year greetings, 1878
3479305 New-Year greetings, 1878; (add.info.: Mr Punch's New-Year greetings to the world - by telephone. Dated 12th January 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: Athenian youth greeting older man. 5th century BC (relief)

Athenian youth greeting older man. 5th century BC (relief)
536076 Athenian youth greeting older man. 5th century BC (relief); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: People greeting Napoleon I on his entry into Grenoble on 7 March 1815 after his return from exile

People greeting Napoleon I on his entry into Grenoble on 7 March 1815 after his return from exile on Elba
543883 People greeting Napoleon I on his entry into Grenoble on 7 March 1815 after his return from exile on Elba. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageGreeting Collection: Fragment of sarcophagus with scene of dextrarum iunctio, luni marble, National Roman Museum

Fragment of sarcophagus with scene of dextrarum iunctio, luni marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome
6384469 Fragment of sarcophagus with scene of dextrarum iunctio, luni marble, National Roman Museum, Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Background imageGreeting Collection: The city of Bristol (England) surrendering against the troops of Queen Isabelle of France

The city of Bristol (England) surrendering against the troops of Queen Isabelle of France (Isabelle de Valois)
FLO4630559 The city of Bristol (England) surrendering against the troops of Queen Isabelle of France (Isabelle de Valois) (1389-1409)



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"Greeting: A Universal Language of Connection and Love" In the midst of war, a remarkable moment unfolded during the Christmas Truce of 1914. Soldiers from opposing sides put down their weapons to exchange greetings, sharing a brief respite from the horrors of World War I. Nature too has its own way of greeting. In Moremi, Botswana, a lioness gracefully approaches her male counterpart with affectionate nuzzles and gentle roars, symbolizing unity within their pride. Art captures the essence as well. Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Return of the Prodigal Son" depicts a heartfelt embrace between father and son—a poignant depiction of forgiveness and reconciliation. Celebrations also mark moments worth greeting. Shirley Temple's birthday brings joyous smiles as she is showered with love by adoring fans worldwide. A beacon for hope and freedom, Lady Liberty stands tall in New York Harbor, welcoming immigrants who seek new beginnings on American soil—a powerful symbol that greets all who approach with open arms. Even animals partake in this universal language. Giraffes share tender kisses among young ones while African elephants touch trunks in an endearing display of familial bonds. Dogs have an innate ability to greet one another through sniffing—Boston Terriers and Boxers engage in playful encounters as they explore each other's scents in a studio setting. Birds too understand the importance of greetings. Puffins pair up for life, engaging in beak-to-beak touches that reaffirm their lifelong commitment to one another amidst rocky cliffsides. Centuries ago, Titian captured Jesus' words "Noli Me Tangere, " reminding us that even divine beings require respect when approached—an eternal lesson on how we should greet others with reverence and understanding. From land to sea, Northern Gannets meet beak-to-beak off Heligoland Island in Germany—a graceful gesture that signifies friendship among these majestic seabirds.