Rubbing Collection (page 4)

Djibouti, East Africa - A Young girl cleans her teeth
Djibouti, East Africa (then French Somaliland) - A Young girl cleans (the exact translation is " rubs" ) her teeth. Date: 1905

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CAT - Tabby cat rubbing against owners legs Date:

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Chinchilla Rex Rabbit - rubbing nose with paw Date:

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Cat - Ginger cat in garden brushing up against owner's legs Date:

Lower leg pain
MODEL RELEASED. Lower leg pain, conceptual image.Woman massaging her sore calf

Lift the cat out of the bath and wrap it in a large towel

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red deer (Cervus elaphus), Stag during rut, rubbing antlers on branch and smelling scent marking, England, U.K. Date:

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Red Deer Stag - Urinating - Antler Rubbing - Richmond Park - London - UK Date:

Two piglets in a wooded area, one of them sniffing at (or rubbing its head on) a tree trunk. Date: circa 1960s

Alfs Button, a play by W A Darlington, a version of the Aladdin story. First produced Portsmouth, 25 August 1924, then Golders Green, London, 22 September 1924, then the Princes Theatre

Susi - with kitten and towel
Susi - the kitten appears to be rubbing her coat dry with a towel. 1950s

Three boys washing on a New Year card -- The Tub, The Scrub, The Rub. Date: circa 1890s

Sir Gabriel Goldney, Vanity Fair, Delfico
SIR GABRIEL GOLDNEY, 1st Baronet of Beechfield, Corsham and Bradenstoke Abbey (1813 - 1900) Conservative politician, landowner, financier and banker. Member of Parliament for Chippenham, Wiltshire

John Doran, journalist and writer
JOHN DORAN British journalist and writer, Editor of The Athenaeum Date: 1807 - 1878

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, The Red Puppy Book. Poppy the red puppy rubs white paint off his coat onto his mistresss skirt. Date: 1910

Selkup children, North Siberia (Northern minority). Children playing with elk skin, near river Taz, North Tumen region, Russia

Dutch rover scout practising fire lighting in the traditional way -- by friction

Head Bearded Young Man Profile Facing Right 1545-55
Artokoloro

Xu You Chao Fu Edo period 1615-1868 18th century
Artokoloro

Black and white illustration of hands rubbing away the outer casings of an honesty seed head, to expose the silver centre filaments

Deer buck (Cervidae) rubbing its antlers against tree

Illustration showing how to renovate discoloured wall by rubbing it with wet brick

Black and white illustration of rubbing salt into lemon slices to preserve

Using newspaper scrunched in a ball to buff windows after washing

Black and white illustration of hands wiping a light bulb with cotton wool moistened with methylated spirit

Illustration of hands rubbing a pewter jug with a cabbage leaf to clean it

Lion Pride, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Young lions in pride (Panthera leo) rubbing against each other in greeting on savanna

Rabbit scratching itself with the leg near his burrow ( Species Oryctolagus cuniculus. )
Nature reserve of the saw Mariola in Bocairent. Valencian community, Spain

The Compliments of the Season, Kibe Heels & Chillblains, c. 1785 (etching)
XJF869679 The Compliments of the Season, Kibe Heels & Chillblains, c.1785 (etching) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The deer fraying their heads, from The Gentlemans Recreation published
XJF483379 The deer fraying their heads, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Cat in an affectionate frame of mind, from Charles Darwins The Expression
KW345562 Cat in an affectionate frame of mind, from Charles Darwins The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, 1872 (litho) by Wood, Thomas W. (fl)

DRAWN BY JOHN CHARLTON Rubbing down the Dancing Master, engraving 1884, life in Britain, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european, art, artist, horse

Blizzard in New York, a Policeman Rubbing Snow on the Frozen Ears of a Passer By
Blizzard in New York, a Policeman Rubbing Snow on the Frozen Ears of a Passer by during the Storm, Us, Usa, America, United States, 1888 Engraving

To the right hon ble Lord Bangor, this plate representing a complete perspective view of all the machinery of a bleach mill, upon the newest and most approved constructions

Newmarket Heath, with a Rubbing-down House Newmarket Heath, with the Kings stables rubbing house at the finish of the Beacon Course Rubbing-down House; Newmarket Views of the Rubbing Houses at

Body massage

Plains Zebra -Equus burchellii- using a tree as a scratching post, Etosha National Park, Namibia

SIR REGINALD MALYNS. Sir Reginald Malyns and wives. Rubbing of sepulchral brass at Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England, from c1385

SIMON DE WENSLEY. English rector. Rubbing of sepulchral brass at Wensley, Yorkshire, England, late 14th century

SHIH HUANG TI (259-210 B. C. ). Also known as Ch in Shih Huang Ti or Cheng. Chinese emperor
SHIH HUANG TI (259-210 B.C.). Also known as Ch in Shih Huang Ti or Cheng. Chinese emperor. Shih Huang Ti (top) tries to recover a sacred cauldron from a river, but a dragon bites through the rope

CONFUCIUS (c551-479 B. C. ). Chinese philosopher
CONFUCIUS (c551-479 B.C.). Chinese philosopher. Relief rubbing, 19th century, after a painting attributed to the T ang Dynasty artist Wu Tao-tzu

CALLIGRAPHY: CHINESE. Li Yang-ping (c750), inscribed seal. Rubbing, height: 8 5/8 inches

CALLIGRAPHY: CHINESE. A sample of draft script by the Chinese calligrapher, Zhang Xu. Rubbing, height: 7 7/8 inches

Baby girl (12-18 months) sitting in highchair, crying, (B&W), close-up

Young woman wiping nose with handkerchief, posing in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Woman wiping nose with handkerchief, (B&W), (Portrait)

Businessman in studio covering eyes with fingers, (B&W), close-up

Woman removing make up in studio, (B&W), close-up

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"Exploring the Art of Rubbing: From Highland Cows to Ancient Gravestones and Beyond" A gentle touch reveals the intricate details of a majestic Highland cow, as brass rubbing takes us on a textured journey through its magnificent coat. Transporting us back in time, an English knight emerges from the shadows of history through a c1323 brass rubbing, reminding us of their valorous tales etched in Pebmarsh Church, Essex. Tracing the lines engraved on an 18th-century New England gravestone, we honor an American soldier who fell at the Battle of Bennington in 1777 – his sacrifice forever immortalized by this delicate rubbing. Witnessing Atlantic Puffins engage in bill rubbing during their courtship rituals unveils a tender dance that speaks volumes about love and connection within these charismatic seabirds' world. The spirit of Ralph Hamsterley, rector of Oddington, Oxon comes alive through brass rubbing techniques as we uncover his legacy and unravel stories hidden within ancient churches. Capturing cultural traditions with grace and warmth, Maori girls gently rub noses in a heartwarming gesture that symbolizes friendship and respect - preserving heritage for generations to come. Tiny fingers delicately massage baby toes; it's not just about relaxation but also fostering early bonds between parent and child - nurturing moments filled with love and tenderness. In the company of a Turkish Van Cat mother and her kitten engaging in mutual grooming sessions through gentle rubs against each other's fur, we witness affectionate gestures that strengthen family ties beyond words. Amidst snowy landscapes stands a European Lynx leaning against tree stems while purring softly – nature's symphony blending tranquility with wild beauty deep within Bavaria's forests. Embracing tradition with open hearts, New Zealanders greet one another by pressing noses, a gesture that signifies unity and respect for the rich Maori culture.