Legal Document Collection

Portia, 1887 (oil on canvas)
TW426902 Portia, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); 87.1x57.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Portia, character from The Merchant of Venice)

The reading of a will
5616104 The reading of a will; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the reading of a will of a recently deceased family member. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 10 December 1936, (2023). Edward (1894-1972)

Lecture d'un testament, 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
Lecture d'un testament, 1853. The reading of a will. From La Comedie humaine, no. 1

C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami... 1845. C'est bien parce que c'est votre ami, et qu'il m'est amene par vous que je consens a lui laisser souscrire les vingt dernieres

Ancient skippet, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ancient skippet, 1860. A container of the time of Edward III, used for the preservation of title-deeds of the Crown. The...box, turned hollow in the lathe, [is] of about four inches diameter

Ancient hanaper, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Ancient hanaper, 1860. A 14th-century container, used for the preservation of title-deeds of the Crown. The...hanaper of twyggys is exactly 480 years old. Its story is interesting

Form of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Form of a Treaty of Marriage in China - from a drawing by a Chinese artist, 1857. Upon the table is a tablet bearing the names of the contracting parties

Portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, standing knee piece, 1736-1805. Creator: Isaac Lodewijk La Fargue
Portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, with marriage certificate, 1736-1805. Knee-length portrait of Maria van IJsseldijk, born in The Hague 11-7-1743

The Lawyer's Office, 1628. Creator: Pieter de Bloot
The Lawyer's Office, 1628

"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Creators
"The Arrest of John Brown, of Ashford, a Lollard, and one of the First Martyrs in the Early Part of Henry VIII's Reign" - by A. Johnston - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1856

Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War

The Crimean Inquiry - Examination of the Earl of Lucan, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Crimean Inquiry - Examination of the Earl of Lucan, 1856. The Board of Inquiry, which was intended to whitewash the Crimean incapables

Robert Jackson Sworn in As Justice, Washington, D.C. July 11 1941. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Robert H. Jackson Sworn in As Justice, Washington, D.C. July 11 1941. Robert [Houghwout] Jackson Was Sworn in As Associate Justice of The Supreme Court in President Roosevelt's Office Before An

The International Exhibition: the Treaty of Commerce Screen Carpet, by T. Tapling... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Treaty of Commerce Screen Carpet, by Thomas Tapling, of Gresham-street, 1862. It must at the outset be understood that [this machine-made item]

Canterbury Tales - The Summoner
The Summoner - who appears to be delivering a summons from an ecclesiastical court - a character in " The Canterbury Tales"

You must know - said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed Fudge!, pub
You must know - " said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed " Fudge!" from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1876 (b/w engraving)

Mrs. Cates signs chattel mortgage with "X", Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Cates signs chattel mortgage with " X." Malheur County, Oregon

Cow Hollow farmer, came from Oklahoma, has received FSA loan... Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cow Hollow farmer, came from Oklahoma, has received FSA (Farm Security Administration) loan to help them establish their new place. Wife is co-signer with her husband on chattel mortgage

Oklahoma farmer, now living in Cow Hollow, is a FSA borrower, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oklahoma farmer, now living in Cow Hollow, is a FSA (Farm Security Administration) borrower. Seen here signing his chattel mortgage. Malheur County, Oregon. [Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cates

Facsimile of the will of Marie Antoinette (colour litho)
972571 Facsimile of the will of Marie Antoinette (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facsimile of the will of Marie Antoinette)

Signatures of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower Compact of 1620 (litho)
PNP367794 Signatures of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower Compact of 1620 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Resolutions printing NYS proposal for amendments to Constitution, October 1788 (litho)
695973 Resolutions printing NYS proposal for amendments to Constitution, October 1788 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 44x23 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Reverse side of a Security Card, 1808 (pen and ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT163574 Reverse side of a Security Card, 1808 (pen and ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Privilege of Clovis III (682-695) granted to the Abbey of Saint-Denis
CHT180396 Privilege of Clovis III (682-695) granted to the Abbey of Saint-Denis, 691 (pen & ink on vellum) by Merovingian School; Musee de L Histoire de France, Paris

Indentured Servants and Tenants - extract from an Indenture dated 1742 of a tenant
PNP367751 Indentured Servants and Tenants - extract from an Indenture dated 1742 of a tenant on the Livingston manor, New York, 1742 (ink on paper) by American School

Napoleon Bonapartes (1769-1821) authorization for the purchase of Louisiana by
NYH188595 Napoleon Bonapartes (1769-1821) authorization for the purchase of Louisiana by the United States, 30th April 1803 (ink on vellum) by French School

Title page of the Navigation Act of 1651 (print)
PNP377470 Title page of the Navigation Act of 1651 (print) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Facsimile of the will of Marie Antoinette (colour litho)
972572 Facsimile of the will of Marie Antoinette (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facsimile of the will of Marie Antoinette)

Facsimile of the will of Louis XVI of France (colour litho)
972579 Facsimile of the will of Louis XVI of France (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facsimile of the will of King Louis XVI of France)

Resolutions printing NYS proposal for amendments to Constitution, October 1788 (litho)
695975 Resolutions printing NYS proposal for amendments to Constitution, October 1788 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 44x23 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Ellen Terry (1847-1928) as Portia (litho)
STC94400 Ellen Terry (1847-1928) as Portia (litho) by Jopling, Louise (1843-1933) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The first page of a printed copy of the Stamp Act, 1765 (newsprint)
PNP328647 The first page of a printed copy of the Stamp Act, 1765 (newsprint) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Security card, 1808 (pen and ink on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT163573 Security card, 1808 (pen and ink on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: see also 163574 for reverse; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Jewish Oath, page from Gli abiti dei Veneziani
TPG188183 Jewish Oath, page from Gli abiti dei Veneziani (ink on paper) (b/w photo) (see 188184 for accompanying illustration) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

Penns Treaty with the Indians, c. 1840 / 1844. Creator: Edward Hicks
Penns Treaty with the Indians, c. 1840/1844

John Beale Bordley, 1770. Creator: Charles Willson Peale
John Beale Bordley, 1770

A Counciller [sic], January 1, 1801. January 1, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Counciller [sic], January 1, 1801

Napoleons will, 16 April 1821, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Napoleons will, 16 April 1821, (1921). The last will and testament of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), in which he expresses his wish to be buried on the banks of the Seine in Paris

Napoleons birth certificate, 19 July 1782, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Napoleons birth certificate, 19 July 1782, (1921). Acte de Bapteme de Joseph Bonaparte. Extrait authentique, date du 19 jullet 1782

Napoleons birth certificate, 21 July 1771, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Napoleons birth certificate, 21 July 1771, (1921). Acte de bapteme de Napoleon Bonaparte. Original date d Ajaccio 21 julllet 1771

Signing the New Lease, 1868, (c1930). Creator: Erskine Nicol
Signing the New Lease, 1868, (c1930). A tenant, still wearing his coat, signs papers for a property in the presence of an estate agent. Painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester

King John signs the Great Charter, Runnymede, Surrey, 1215 (1864). John (1167-1216) became King of England in 1199. The Angevin kings of England, Henry II

Motor Vehicle Registration Book, 1949. Motor Vehicle Registration Book taken out for a Vauxhall Sedan

Title deed for properties surrounding the Guildhall, City of London, c1182-1201 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London

King John signing the Magna Carta at Runnymede, Surrey, 15 June 1215 (c1860). John (1167?-1216) became King of England in 1199

Power of attorney

Legal document 1897 1898 Middle East
Legal document, 1897, 1898, Middle East

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"Unveiling the Power of Legal Documents: A Glimpse into History" Step into the world of legal documents, where stories unfold and legacies are shaped. From ancient times to modern eras, these captivating artifacts hold immense significance in our society. Travel back to 1887 with Portia, an oil painting on canvas that captures the essence of justice and wisdom. Inspired by Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice, " this artwork symbolizes the power wielded by legal documents. Delve further into history as we encounter "The Summoner" from Canterbury Tales, a literary masterpiece that explores the complexities of law and morality. Chaucer's vivid storytelling reminds us that legal documents have always played a crucial role in shaping societal norms. Fast forward to a whimsical moment when Judge proclaims, "You must know. " Yet, amidst all seriousness, Snark exclaims "Fudge. " This comical juxtaposition highlights how even legal proceedings can be laced with unexpected humor. Witnessing Mrs. Cates signing a chattel mortgage with an 'X' in Malheur County, Oregon in 1939 takes us back to a time when literacy barriers could not hinder individuals from engaging in legally binding agreements. Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph immortalizes this significant moment. Continuing our journey through Malheur County during the Great Depression era, we meet Cow Hollow farmer—a resilient soul who received an FSA loan after migrating from Oklahoma. Lange's lens captures both hardship and hope as he navigates life through legal channels. Another Oklahoma farmer finds solace as an FSA borrower while residing in Cow Hollow within Malheur County during 1939—an enduring testament to human resilience amid challenging circumstances captured by Dorothea Lange once again. Thomas Rowlandson brings us closer to witnessing family dynamics unfold as we peer into his artwork titled "Reading the Will.