Finger Collection (page 9)

Balancing acts, 14th century
Girl balancing swords while held on a board by two men, 14th century (top), man balancing a lance on his nose, a sword on his finger, a wheel on his shoulder

Kidney vetch or ladies finger, Anthyllis vulneraria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smiths English Botany, London, 1793

Anatomy of the human nose, mouth and finger
Anatomy of the human nose, mouth, tongue, jaw and teeth, showing the senses of taste, smell and touch. Lithograph from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History

Fragment of a hand, possibly of an archer, from Shami, Malamir, Iran (bronze)
BOO179127 Fragment of a hand, possibly of an archer, from Shami, Malamir, Iran (bronze) by Parthian School, (2nd century BC); length: 26.5 cm; National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Iranian

Finger aloe, Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga (Cotyledon coruscans). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Girl With Sore Finger Crying (chromolitho)
733474 Girl With Sore Finger Crying (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl With Sore Finger Crying.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Itinerant Chinese barber ringing finger bells to find customers, QIng Dynasty. He carries a stool and bucket on a bamboo yoke, along with razor, scissors, strop, etc

Right hand, from the Colossus of Constantine (marble)
477080 Right hand, from the Colossus of Constantine (marble) by Roman; (add.info.: The Colossus of Constantine was a colossal acrolithic statue of the late Roman emperor Constantine the Great (c)

The Virgin, Infant Saviour and St John (colour litho)
3648373 The Virgin, Infant Saviour and St John (colour litho) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Virgin, Infant Saviour and St John)

Gesicht (b / w photo)
3643372 Gesicht (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gesicht. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Chimp wearing a jacket (b / w photo)
3093820 Chimp wearing a jacket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimp wearing a jacket. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Triangle (3) (colour litho)
2800206 The Triangle (3) (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triangle (3)

Hard Hands (colour litho)
2800204 Hard Hands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard Hands. When a hand with firm pressure indicates resistence)

Time (colour litho)
2800202 Time (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Time. This is a chart shewing how to calculate time)

Small Triangles (colour litho)
2800198 Small Triangles (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Triangles. These are favourable signs. On Jupiter, success in diplomacy)

Crosses (colour litho)
2800195 Crosses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crosses. A badly made or uneven cross is always a bad sign)

Squares (colour litho)
2800193 Squares (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Squares. A square, speaking generally, is a good sign)

Marriage (colour litho)
2800190 Marriage (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage. These lines are found passing horizontally across the Mount of Mercury from the outside of)

The Line of Life (colour litho)
2800184 The Line of Life (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Line of Life. This line indicates the length of life and health and illness)

Mount of Venus (colour litho)
2800177 Mount of Venus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Venus. The 3rd phalange of the thumb)

Types of Thumbs (colour litho)
2800164 Types of Thumbs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Thumbs. A. Clubbed thumb, indicates an ungovernable temper. B)

Roanoid bakelite finger plates, one in plain brown, the other in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

Patriotic poster, Buy British and protect your job
Patriotic poster, Buy British campaign -- John Bull says: Buy British and protect your job! Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Nyoirin Kannon, Kamakura Period (bronze)
1150085 Nyoirin Kannon, Kamakura Period (bronze) by Japanese School; 23.5x15.2x11.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The distinct seated pose, known as " royal ease)

Some Clerical Types by John Kendal, Rectitude. 1901

Advert for Eugene permanent wavy hair 1937
Ordinary waves can look so ordinary! Date: 1937

Illustration for Noemi, bys Baring Gould (litho)
1107869 Illustration for Noemi, bys Baring Gould (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Noemi, bys Baring Gould)

Elegant lady in a blue spring dress, with blossom in the foreground. Date: 1929

Here They Are! (engraving)
961427 Here They Are! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here They Are! Engraving after original painting by Belisario Gioja (1829-1906)

Scarab finger ring, Middle Kingdom (gold cloisonne)
CH437784 Scarab finger ring, Middle Kingdom (gold cloisonne) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); width: 2.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scarab finger ring, Middle Kingdom (gold cloisonne)
CH437782 Scarab finger ring, Middle Kingdom (gold cloisonne) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); width: 2.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tired Fingers, 1881 (oil on canvas)
659918 Tired Fingers, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Moore, Madena (fl.1880-87); 46x35.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Tea and Conversation, (oil on paper laid on canvas)
650886 Tea and Conversation, (oil on paper laid on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 38.1x65.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea and Conversation)

The Boston Rocker, (oil on board)
650600 The Boston Rocker, (oil on board) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 49.5x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boston Rocker. Eastman Johnson (1824-1906). Oil on board

Grilles (colour litho)
2800197 Grilles (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grilles. Grilles (or Cross Bars) are usually obstacles

Ring of Venus (colour litho)
2800191 Ring of Venus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring of Venus. This is a half circle formed by a line starting from between the first)

Long Hands (colour litho)
2800183 Long Hands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Hands. These shew a capacity for detail)

Quadrangle (colour litho)
2800181 Quadrangle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quadrangle. This is the space between the lines of Head and Heart)

Nails (colour litho)
2800171 Nails (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nails. Short and square nails indicate a fighting temper)

The Triangle (2) (colour litho)
2800205 The Triangle (2) (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Triangle (2)

Mount of Luna (colour litho)
2800176 Mount of Luna (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Luna. This mount shews imagination; refinement; poetry; harmony in music;)

Mount of Mercury (colour litho)
2800175 Mount of Mercury (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Mercury)

Mount of Saturn (colour litho)
2800173 Mount of Saturn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount of Saturn. The qualities indicated by this mount are prudence and wisdom)

Fiscal Inquiry, Free Trade and Free Drinks, is Wot I Say (colour litho)
3641725 Fiscal Inquiry, Free Trade and Free Drinks, is Wot I Say (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiscal Inquiry, Free Trade and Free Drinks)

Detail of the hand of the Athena Farnese
3563749 Detail of the hand of the Athena Farnese by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the hand of the Athena Farnese)

Statue of Cosimo de Medici
3563713 Statue of Cosimo de Medici by Magi, Luigi (fl.c.1846); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Magi, Luigi Date of Artwork: 1846 ca)

Self-portrait
3567487 Self-portrait by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Vasari Giorgio (1511-1574) Date of Artwork: 1574 ca

Detail from The Marriage of the Virgin Mary, 1634 (fresco)
3496180 Detail from The Marriage of the Virgin Mary, 1634 (fresco) by Bianchi, Isidoro (1581-1662); Sanctuary of Madonna dei Ghirli, Campione d Italia

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"Finger: Unveiling the Secrets of the Hand" Unlocking the mysteries held within the palmistry map of the hand, we delve into a world where lines tell stories and destinies unfold. Just as Kitchener's iconic poster urged, "Your Country Needs You, " our fingers hold hidden messages waiting to be deciphered. In 1805, Nelson meticulously outlined his battle plans for Trafalgar with his finger, guiding his fleet towards victory. A gesture that forever changed history. Similar to Kitchener's powerful poster during WWI, it called upon men to join their country's cause and fight for freedom. The motor and sensory homunculi remind us of how intricately connected our they are to our senses and movements. Each touch ignites a response, every movement shaping our experiences in this vast world. As we gaze at the Sacred Heart of Jesus depicted on stained glass windows or statues, we find solace in knowing that even divine beings acknowledge the importance of these humble digits. Angerona Goddess herself holds her finger against her lips as if guarding secrets only she knows. During WWI in 1915, Kitchener once again summoned bravery through his posters urging recruitment; fingers pointed towards duty and sacrifice. Even boxing was not exempt from finger symbolism - ladies donned gloves in 1886 as they defied societal norms with each punch thrown. On stage at Hatfield's Forum Theatre in 1983, George Melly mesmerized audiences with flamboyant gestures accentuated by expressive fingers dancing across strings or keys. His artistry transcended boundaries set by mere words alone. And just like a drop of blood tells tales within its crimson hue, so do our fingertips bear witness to lives lived - etched with scars from battles fought or adorned with delicate henna patterns celebrating joyous occasions. So let us honor these unsung heroes attached to our hands – those who have shaped history, conveyed emotions, and connected us to the world.