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Background imageGreets Collection: Grandfather welcomes his Granddaughter

Grandfather welcomes his Granddaughter
A Grandfather, fishing in the shade of a tree by a quiet pool, welcomes his Granddaughter with open arms. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageGreets Collection: Prodigal Son Returns

Prodigal Son Returns
A ne er-do-well son, obviously the apple of the mothers and sisters eye, returns home. The dog greets him tail wagging, but his stern father doesn t look best pleased

Background imageGreets Collection: Greeting Soviet Tank

Greeting Soviet Tank
Ukrainian farmer greets a Soviet Tank crew with traditional gifts - bread and salt

Background imageGreets Collection: Maori greeting - rubbing noses Maori greeting - Te Hongi - rubbing noses

Maori greeting - rubbing noses Maori greeting - Te Hongi - rubbing noses
Maori greeting - rubbing noses

Background imageGreets Collection: Hello Stranger - A large dog greets a little black kitten who is walking along his back

Hello Stranger - A large dog greets a little black kitten who is walking along his back. Date: 1940s

Background imageGreets Collection: Little boys bows very low to the Duchess of York

Little boys bows very low to the Duchess of York
Garden party at St. Jamess Palace in aid of the National Council for Maternity and Child Welfare attended by Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother 1900-2002)

Background imageGreets Collection: Richard Attenborough greets Mandela marchers

Richard Attenborough greets Mandela marchers
In London, film-maker Richard Attenborough meets anti-apartheid demonstrators taking part in the Nelson Mandela Glasgow to London freedom march

Background imageGreets Collection: How do yo do? - a frog greets a rather startled bird

How do yo do? - a frog greets a rather startled bird
How do yo do? - a frog greets a rather startled colourful small bird on the branch of a fuschia. Date: 1932

Background imageGreets Collection: From a fairy story

From a fairy story
Mr Elfkins visitor. Mister Elfkins greets a lady rabbit. Anthropomorphic. Artist: Lilian Amy Govey Date: 1920

Background imageGreets Collection: Fleet of the Cacique Aquixo

Fleet of the Cacique Aquixo
A fleet of 200 canoes lead by the Cacique Aquixo who was the Cacique of the people of the far side of the Mississippi River, greets two Spanish conquistadors by the shore

Background imageGreets Collection: WW2 - Returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home

WW2 - Returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home
" Let us Strive without failing in faith or in duty" - Winston Churchill Encirclement ! A returning soldier is giving a fulsome welcome home by his wife and small son. Date: 1944

Background imageGreets Collection: Crown Princess Cecilie greeting German Marine Flyers

Crown Princess Cecilie greeting German Marine Flyers
circa 1930s

Background imageGreets Collection: Grocer Accepts Delivery Date: 1948

Grocer Accepts Delivery Date: 1948

Background imageGreets Collection: Family Arrives on Train Date: 1947

Family Arrives on Train Date: 1947

Background imageGreets Collection: Rainy Day in the City Date: 1950

Rainy Day in the City Date: 1950

Background imageGreets Collection: Duke of York - Exhibition Baseball Match, Stamford Bridge

Duke of York - Exhibition Baseball Match, Stamford Bridge
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) atteding an Exhibition Baseball Match at Stamford Bridge (the home of Chelsea FC) between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Socks

Background imageGreets Collection: WEZEE GREETING

WEZEE GREETING
A man of the African Wezee people greets a female Date: 1870

Background imageGreets Collection: Good Morning! A Young Dutch Boy greets his girl and suggests a ride in his hobby horse-drawn cart

Good Morning! A Young Dutch Boy greets his girl and suggests a ride in his hobby horse-drawn cart... Date: circa 1920

Background imageGreets Collection: Teddy Roosevelt offering his hand for a handshake

Teddy Roosevelt offering his hand for a handshake
" Dee-lighted" (to meet you). Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) - President of the United States of America between 1901

Background imageGreets Collection: Princess Elizabeth greets Officer of Guard, Rushmoor Arena

Princess Elizabeth greets Officer of Guard, Rushmoor Arena
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022) greets the Officer of the Guard when arriving for the daylight dress rehearsal of the Aldershot Tattoo at Rushmoor Arena Date: 1935

Background imageGreets Collection: Theodore Roosevelt visiting Stockholm, Sweden

Theodore Roosevelt visiting Stockholm, Sweden
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) visiting Stockholm, Sweden (just after the end of his term as 26th President of the United States). Date: 1910

Background imageGreets Collection: Arabic Greeting - Egypt - As-salamu alaykum

Arabic Greeting - Egypt - As-salamu alaykum
As-salamu alaykum - an Arabic greeting often used by Muslims around the world. Translates as Peace be upon you. Here, a Woman (wearing a veil and an Egyptian Brass Arousa el Burka)

Background imageGreets Collection: Two Japanese women greet each other with a bow

Two Japanese women greet each other with a bow. We are quite unable to ascertain the rather interesting arrangements behind the two women - possibly these are not two ladders wrapped up in Christmas

Background imageGreets Collection: Joan of Arc (1412-1431)

Joan of Arc (1412-1431)
Charles VII of France receiving Joan of Arc at the Castle of Chinon. 1429. German tapestry. Episode of the Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Museum of Orleans. France

Background imageGreets Collection: Skiing in Tyrol 1909

Skiing in Tyrol 1909
A stunning view greets a skier in the Austrian Tyrol. Date: 1909

Background imageGreets Collection: Customs / Easter / Germany

Customs / Easter / Germany
A good German daughter greets her mother on Easter Morning with an Osterchoral, while her brothers listen respectfully Date: circa 1850

Background imageGreets Collection: Victoria / Leandre / 1898

Victoria / Leandre / 1898
QUEEN VICTORIA A satirical view of her visit to France in 1898, with her son Edward: President Faure greets her at Nice Date: 1819 - 1901

Background imageGreets Collection: French C18 Wedding

French C18 Wedding
A French aristocratic groom greets his bride on her wedding morning Date: circa 1780

Background imageGreets Collection: WW1 - British Tommies welcomed on arrival in France

WW1 - British Tommies welcomed on arrival in France Date: 1914

Background imageGreets Collection: RADIO RIO

RADIO RIO
Senor Bittencourt, the announcer of the radio station of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, greets his listeners each morning. accompanied by his handsome guitarists. Date: 1930s

Background imageGreets Collection: Japan - Five Geisha Girls greet a new arrival

Japan - Five Geisha Girls greet a new arrival Date: circa 1904

Background imageGreets Collection: Japan - Geisha arrives at a friends home

Japan - Geisha arrives at a friends home
Japan - A Geisha and female companion arrives at another friends home. Date: circa 1903

Background imageGreets Collection: Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day

Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day
To Greet you on Easter Day ! Little girl surprised by the Easter Bunny on Easter Day - or perhaps it is visa-versa!! Date: circa 1906

Background imageGreets Collection: Japanese woman O-koto-san arrives at her friends house

Japanese woman O-koto-san arrives at her friends house Date: circa 1910

Background imageGreets Collection: Japan - A Japanese Greeting

Japan - A Japanese Greeting Date: circa 1910s

Background imageGreets Collection: WW2 - Comic Postcard - Evacuee Son returns home

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Evacuee Son returns home
Evacuee Son (who has had a growth spurt!) returns home to a surprised Mother!! Date: circa 1940s

Background imageGreets Collection: Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Street Etiquette

Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Street Etiquette
Cricket Phrases - A Neat Cut for Two - Two smart Gents politely raise their top hats in the direction of a rather glamorous yet also rather haughty looking woman as they pass on the pavement

Background imageGreets Collection: Mistaken identity - Gentleman and Jewish woman

Mistaken identity - Gentleman and Jewish woman
Mistaken identity - " Good Morning Mis Voss!" " My name is not Voss. It never Voss and it never vill be!". Date: 1900

Background imageGreets Collection: Meeting of like minds at the Lnatic Asylum

Meeting of like minds at the Lnatic Asylum
Dottieville Lunatic Asylum - Inmate to new arrival: " What, you mad too! So gad." Date: 1898

Background imageGreets Collection: WWI - King George meets some Rural Country Folk

WWI - King George meets some Rural Country Folk (labelled on the postcard as Peasants ) Date: circa 1916

Background imageGreets Collection: WWI - King George receives a greeting from the troops

WWI - King George receives a greeting from the troops
WWI - King George V, whilst visting the front, receives a greeting from the troops and returns their cheers with a salute. Date: circa 1916

Background imageGreets Collection: C W A Scotts second wife, Greta, greets C W A Scott

C W A Scotts second wife, Greta, greets C W A Scott
C.W.A. Scotts second wife, Greta, greets C.W.A Scott and Giles Guthrie as their aircraft arrives back at Croydon after winning the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race. October 1936

Background imageGreets Collection: Amy Johnson greets the crowds from Grosvenor House

Amy Johnson greets the crowds from Grosvenor House on her return to London in 1930. Date: 1930

Background imageGreets Collection: Woman greets her sweetheart who stands at door with flowers

Woman greets her sweetheart who stands at door with flowers c. 1930

Background imageGreets Collection: Abu Zayd greets at the tent. 13th c. Islamic

Abu Zayd greets at the tent. 13th c. Islamic art. Miniature Painting. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum

Background imageGreets Collection: Winter scene. Girl and rabbits

Winter scene. Girl and rabbits

Background imageGreets Collection: The arrival of the Governor General - Saigon

The arrival of the Governor General - Saigon
The arrival of the Governor General at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in the Steamship Ernest Simons. Everyone (who is anyone) is gathered on the harbour to greet him. Date: circa 1910

Background imageGreets Collection: The Queen at her Garden Party, Buckingham Palace

The Queen at her Garden Party, Buckingham Palace
The Queen greets guests at her annual Garden Party. Date: 1955



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