Greeting Collection (#6)

two freemasons greeting each other. 1905
5305969 two freemasons greeting each other. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

(Raku-Rakuen) Public - Park Hikone - Japan 1880-1910 (photo)
CSO4981112 (Raku-Rakuen) Public - Park Hikone - Japan 1880-1910 (photo); (add.info.: (Raku-Rakuen) Public - Park Hikone - Japan); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Royal Regate of Henley (or Henley on Thames, England), circa 1880. Spectators take a picnic on the bank in summer
NWI4961990 Royal Regate of Henley (or Henley on Thames, England), circa 1880. Spectators take a picnic on the bank in summer. Illustration 19th century

Thomas Arundel (1353-1414), archbishop of Cantorbery, met Henri Bolingbroke (Henry IV of England, 1367-1413)
FLO4630609 Thomas Arundel (1353-1414), archbishop of Cantorbery, met Henri Bolingbroke (Henry IV of England, 1367-1413), in exile in Paris

Hundred Years War (1337-1453): the encounter between Charles VI of France
FLO4630428 Hundred Years War (1337-1453): the encounter between Charles VI of France, known as the Good Aime or Le Fol (1368-1422) and John V (John VI) of Brittany, known as Jean Le Sage (1389-1442)

Rajah Hindu receiving Europeans in his province. Engraving in " The peoples of the Earth" 1890
JAB5037206 Rajah Hindu receiving Europeans in his province. Engraving in " The peoples of the Earth" 1890.; (add.info.: Rajah Hindu receiving Europeans in his province)

French postcard with image of a girl and a boy in a car, 1900 (postcard)
3665535 French postcard with image of a girl and a boy in a car, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with image of a boy holding flowers, 1900 (postcard)
3665533 French postcard with image of a boy holding flowers, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with image of a boy holding a fish (postcard)
3665532 French postcard with image of a boy holding a fish (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with image of a marriage between fish, 1900 (postcard)
3665525 French postcard with image of a marriage between fish, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with images of flowers, 1900
3665517 French postcard with images of flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with images of flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers, 1900
3665512 French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers, 1900
3665511 French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with image of a woman holding flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with an art nouveau image of a woman with a veil, 1900
3665504 French postcard with an art nouveau image of a woman with a veil, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with an art nouveau image of a woman with a veil 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard with images of a basket of flowers, 1900
3665503 French postcard with images of a basket of flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with images of a basket of flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French postcard depicting a young boy with floral decorations, 1900 (postcard)
3665837 French postcard depicting a young boy with floral decorations, 1900 (postcard); Universal History Archive/UIG

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier and a Russian soldier on guard at you side by side
LUX4737735 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a French soldier and a Russian soldier on guard at you side by side under the benevolent gaze of France

First World War: France, Postcard: studio photo showing the heroism of Sister Julie a Gerbeviller who defended her
LUX4736122 First World War: France, Postcard: studio photo showing the heroism of Sister Julie a Gerbeviller who defended her wounded at the peril of her life against the German army

Fashionable dandies at an elegant cafe. Dick and the Captain paying their respects to the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe
FLO4686751 Fashionable dandies at an elegant cafe. Dick and the Captain paying their respects to the Fair Limonadiere in the Cafe de Mille Colonnes

Secession War (1861-1865): Confederate General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870)
NWI4829409 Secession War (1861-1865): Confederate General Robert Edward Lee (1807-1870) said goodbye to his soldiers after the surrender of Appomattox (Virginia) on April 9, 1865

American Navy: John Paul Jones (1747-1792) heros of the American War of Independence
NWI4932807 American Navy: John Paul Jones (1747-1792) heros of the American War of Independence and the crew of the Ranger raided the castle of the Count of Selkirk in the United States

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing children disguises as a French soldier
LUX4738513 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing children disguises as a French soldier, one of whom is wounded with France holding a flag saying: If they fall these young heros

The steam yacht Ross Winan (cigar boat), built in Millwall (England). Lithograph (33.1x43.4 cm)
MMM5483512 The steam yacht Ross Winan (cigar boat), built in Millwall (England). Lithograph (33.1x43.4 cm), by Thomas Goldsworth Dutton (ca. 1819-1891), 1866

A husband and wife
5615966 A husband and wife; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a wife greeting her husband at the kitchen door, while the maid cooks the dinner. Dated 18th Century)

The HMS Royal Sovereign, firing the cannon to greet the port, accompanied by a royal yacht, in calm weather
MMM5466047 The HMS Royal Sovereign, firing the cannon to greet the port, accompanied by a royal yacht, in calm weather. Oil on canvas, 1703, by Willem van de Velde (1633-1707)

The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the Isabella with royal flag
MMM5465885 The sailboat has two masts and platform (platform), identified as the Isabella with royal flag by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); National Maritime Museum, London

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier making the Military Salvation under a coin of 5 francs silver
LUX4742953 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a soldier making the Military Salvation under a coin of 5 francs silver

Ancient Rome: " A gladiator in the arena facing the emperors Diocletian (244-311) and Maximian Hercules (250-310)
ELD4897576 Ancient Rome: " A gladiator in the arena facing the emperors Diocletian (244-311) and Maximian Hercules (250-310)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young woman wearing a patriotic bouquet
LUX4740850 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a young woman wearing a patriotic bouquet and a flag greeting through the window, soldiers leaving to the front, 1915

Letter H: By giving your hand, you have, without knowing, the turn that the H has! 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214948 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")

King Albert I and General Ferdinand Foch, 1914-15 (b/w photo)
XEE4168913 King Albert I and General Ferdinand Foch, 1914-15 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: First World War (1914-1918): King Albert I (1875-1934) visited General Ferdinand Foch

English dandies and ladies boarding a stagecoach in London, 1820. White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly
FLO4662153 English dandies and ladies boarding a stagecoach in London, 1820. White Horse Cellar, Piccadilly. Tom and Logic bidding Jerry goodbye upon his going into training

Letter R, S, T and U. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210250 Letter R, S, T and U. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Male raising his hat, 1874
3479461 Male raising his hat, 1874; (add.info.: Raising hat. Illustration by J. Mc L Ralston (1872-80) from Good Words, Daldy. London, 1874.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Male raising his hat, 1883 (engraving)
3479459 Male raising his hat, 1883 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Male raising his hat, 1883
3479457 Male raising his hat, 1883; (add.info.: Illustration shows a male raising his hat to a female. From the Quiver, London, 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gentlemen in top hats, 1850
3479456 Gentlemen in top hats, 1850; (add.info.: Gentlemen in top hats greet a lady wearing a fashionable hat. In the background an artisan in a bowler walks down the steps with his wife who is)

Exchanging hand shakes, 1892
3479448 Exchanging hand shakes, 1892; (add.info.: Illustration of shows two males and a female exchanging hand shakes. From the Quiver, London, 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Real grip of a Fellow Craft (engraving)
8673200 Real grip of a Fellow Craft (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Real grip of a Fellow Craft)

Past Master's grip (engraving)
8673151 Past Master's grip (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Past Master's grip)

Real Grip of a Master Mason (engraving)
8673108 Real Grip of a Master Mason (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Real Grip of a Master Mason)

The grip of an Entered Apprentice (engraving)
8673094 The grip of an Entered Apprentice (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grip of an Entered Apprentice)

Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho)
MMM5485411 Goodbye young man!, Horatio Nelson leaving Portsmouth (colour litho) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Goodbye young man)

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305975 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905
5305974 Humorous postcard card satirising British Freemasonry. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

United States, State of Georgia: James Oglethorpe meets Yamacraws Indians who welcome him in 1700 years
NWI4965156 United States, State of Georgia: James Oglethorpe meets Yamacraws Indians who welcome him in 1700 years. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: United States)

Le Lire rouge, Satirique en Colours, 1916_7_22: Back to the Front - War of 14 -18, Life of the Soldier
ICA4845266 Le Lire rouge, Satirique en Colours, 1916_7_22: Back to the Front - War of 14 -18, Life of the Soldier, Belligerants and Symbols, Trains, Identifier - Joffre - Illustration by H

Procession of the Trinity Board on Trinity Monday, 1843 (paper, ink)
7340379 Procession of the Trinity Board on Trinity Monday, 1843 (paper, ink) by English School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

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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.