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Background imageLegal Collection: Punch cartoon: Yankee Doodle - the Alabama Claims for damage to commerce made by the United States

Punch cartoon: Yankee Doodle - the Alabama Claims for damage to commerce made by the United States against Britain
6034818 Punch cartoon: Yankee Doodle - the Alabama Claims for damage to commerce made by the United States against Britain after the American Civil War (engraving) by English School

Background imageLegal Collection: A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint)

A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint)
6029503 A Woman Swearing Her Child to a Grave Citizen (mezzotint) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Lawyers (colour litho)

The Lawyers (colour litho)
6031121 The Lawyers (colour litho) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lawyers. Illustration from L Album, Les Maitres de la Caricature (Librairie Illustre, Paris)

Background imageLegal Collection: View of Clements Inn Garden House, 1885 (b / w photo)

View of Clements Inn Garden House, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812994 View of Clements Inn Garden House, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageLegal Collection: La Salle des Pas-perdus au Palais de Justice, (oil on panel)

La Salle des Pas-perdus au Palais de Justice, (oil on panel)
1197508 La Salle des Pas-perdus au Palais de Justice, (oil on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 21.6x28.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageLegal Collection: Guy Fawkes Day (engraving)

Guy Fawkes Day (engraving)
1587119 Guy Fawkes Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkes Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 November 1842)

Background imageLegal Collection: King John granting the Magna Carta

King John granting the Magna Carta
3782977 King John granting the Magna Carta by Normand, Ernest (1857-1923); (add.info.: King John granting the Magna Carta, 1215. From illustration by Ernest Normand)

Background imageLegal Collection: William Roper, 1535-36 (vellum laid on card)

William Roper, 1535-36 (vellum laid on card)
3746284 William Roper, 1535-36 (vellum laid on card) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 4.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageLegal Collection: The Usurers (The Money Lenders), c. 1540-60

The Usurers (The Money Lenders), c. 1540-60
LRI4612621 The Usurers (The Money Lenders), c.1540-60 by Reymerswaele, Marinus van (c.1490-c.1567); Museo Stibbert, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: after Massys); Luisa Ricciarini; Netherlandish

Background imageLegal Collection: Le Lieutenant Criminel Tardieu (pastel on paper)

Le Lieutenant Criminel Tardieu (pastel on paper)
1281535 Le Lieutenant Criminel Tardieu (pastel on paper) by Nanteuil, Robert (1623-78); 49.9x42.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General of Police)

Background imageLegal Collection: A message of condolence, from the court at Lucknow to Queen Victoria

A message of condolence, from the court at Lucknow to Queen Victoria
1196728 A message of condolence, from the court at Lucknow to Queen Victoria, on the death of her husband Prince Albert, 1861 (manuscript on vellum) by Indian School

Background imageLegal Collection: Court of Session in Edinburgh (engraving)

Court of Session in Edinburgh (engraving)
2785694 Court of Session in Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of Session in Edinburgh)

Background imageLegal Collection: Justice Coleridge, wearing the Black Cap (engraving)

Justice Coleridge, wearing the Black Cap (engraving)
2785378 Justice Coleridge, wearing the Black Cap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justice Coleridge, wearing the Black Cap)

Background imageLegal Collection: New Bust of the Late Sir George Jessel, Master of the Rolls (engraving)

New Bust of the Late Sir George Jessel, Master of the Rolls (engraving)
1041734 New Bust of the Late Sir George Jessel, Master of the Rolls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Bust of the Late Sir George Jessel)

Background imageLegal Collection: Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)

Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum)
1066016 Illustration from the Breviary of Alaric, 506 (vellum) by Visigothic (6th century AD); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLegal Collection: Count and Countess, Bourgeoisie and their son, Legal Advisor and a Jew (chromolitho)

Count and Countess, Bourgeoisie and their son, Legal Advisor and a Jew (chromolitho)
964269 Count and Countess, Bourgeoisie and their son, Legal Advisor and a Jew (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count and Countess)

Background imageLegal Collection: Mr Arthur A Hopkins (engraving)

Mr Arthur A Hopkins (engraving)
1038382 Mr Arthur A Hopkins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Arthur A Hopkins, New Metropolitan Magistrate)

Background imageLegal Collection: Making the Lord Chief Justices Wig, Finishing Touches (engraving)

Making the Lord Chief Justices Wig, Finishing Touches (engraving)
1039250 Making the Lord Chief Justices Wig, Finishing Touches (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Lord Chief Justices Wig)

Background imageLegal Collection: The School of Legislation (engraving)

The School of Legislation (engraving)
1098528 The School of Legislation (engraving) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School of Legislation)

Background imageLegal Collection: The trial of the Irish political leader, Daniel O Connell in 1844 (engraving)

The trial of the Irish political leader, Daniel O Connell in 1844 (engraving)
3656180 The trial of the Irish political leader, Daniel O Connell in 1844 (engraving) by Warren, Henry (1794-1879) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of the Irish political leader)

Background imageLegal Collection: Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving)

Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving)
3099561 Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving) by Bradley, Cuthbert (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLegal Collection: Sir W R Grove (engraving)

Sir W R Grove (engraving)
1046095 Sir W R Grove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir W R Grove, the Retiring Judge of the Queens Bench Division)

Background imageLegal Collection: Celebrities of the Day, Lord Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice of England (engraving)

Celebrities of the Day, Lord Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice of England (engraving)
1046215 Celebrities of the Day, Lord Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice of England (engraving) by Wirgman, Theodore Blake (1848-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrities of the Day)

Background imageLegal Collection: Vice-Chancellor Bacons Farewell to the Bench (engraving)

Vice-Chancellor Bacons Farewell to the Bench (engraving)
1055150 Vice-Chancellor Bacons Farewell to the Bench (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vice-Chancellor Bacons Farewell to the Bench)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Court of Queens Bench (engraving)

The Court of Queens Bench (engraving)
1057247 The Court of Queens Bench (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Queens Bench)

Background imageLegal Collection: Deputy of the legislative body and a member of the Institute (consular period) (engraving)

Deputy of the legislative body and a member of the Institute (consular period) (engraving)
957899 Deputy of the legislative body and a member of the Institute (consular period) (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLegal Collection: Divorce (chromolitho)

Divorce (chromolitho)
1094255 Divorce (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divorce. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLegal Collection: W H Bodkin, Esquire, Assistant Judge for Middlesex (engraving)

W H Bodkin, Esquire, Assistant Judge for Middlesex (engraving)
1098085 W H Bodkin, Esquire, Assistant Judge for Middlesex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W H Bodkin, Esquire, Assistant Judge for Middlesex)

Background imageLegal Collection: Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, from London Interiors with their Costumes

Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, from London Interiors with their Costumes
931661 Central Criminal Court at the Old Bailey, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLegal Collection: Middle Temple Hall, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies

Middle Temple Hall, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies
931655 Middle Temple Hall, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Background imageLegal Collection: Mr Frank Lockwood, QC, MP, the New Solicitor-General (engraving)

Mr Frank Lockwood, QC, MP, the New Solicitor-General (engraving)
1107736 Mr Frank Lockwood, QC, MP, the New Solicitor-General (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Frank Lockwood, QC, MP, the New Solicitor-General)

Background imageLegal Collection: Staples Inn Hall Holborn, 1830 (engraving)

Staples Inn Hall Holborn, 1830 (engraving)
3038359 Staples Inn Hall Holborn, 1830 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Originally a staple where wool was traded)

Background imageLegal Collection: Admiralty oar, 14th-17th century (silver)

Admiralty oar, 14th-17th century (silver)
3855315 Admiralty oar, 14th-17th century (silver) by English School; Admiralty Court (HM Courts & Tribunals Service), London; (add.info)

Background imageLegal Collection: Domice Vlpian (engraving)

Domice Vlpian (engraving)
816641 Domice Vlpian (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domice Vlpian, lawyer)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Lawyer (engraving)

The Lawyer (engraving)
3646817 The Lawyer (engraving) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lawyer. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Background imageLegal Collection: Un tribunal chinois (engraving)

Un tribunal chinois (engraving)
3635616 Un tribunal chinois (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un tribunal chinois. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Background imageLegal Collection: Certificate authorising the purchase of Guns, Powder &c, 1873 (litho)

Certificate authorising the purchase of Guns, Powder &c, 1873 (litho)
3638945 Certificate authorising the purchase of Guns, Powder &c, 1873 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Certificate authorising the purchase of Guns)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Stocks, Brading (colour litho)

The Stocks, Brading (colour litho)
3642719 The Stocks, Brading (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stocks, Brading. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLegal Collection: Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (chromolitho)

Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (chromolitho)
3642341 Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Merchant Of Venice)

Background imageLegal Collection: Mr Bounce The Barrister (colour litho)

Mr Bounce The Barrister (colour litho)
2797322 Mr Bounce The Barrister (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Bounce The Barrister)

Background imageLegal Collection: The Great Tichborne Trial, Scene in Court, Luie in the Witness Box (colour litho)

The Great Tichborne Trial, Scene in Court, Luie in the Witness Box (colour litho)
2795519 The Great Tichborne Trial, Scene in Court, Luie in the Witness Box (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Tichborne Trial, Scene in Court)

Background imageLegal Collection: Arrival Of Maestro And Mascagni Orchestra In New York, The Policemen Protect Mascagni Against

Arrival Of Maestro And Mascagni Orchestra In New York, The Policemen Protect Mascagni Against... (colour litho)
2798617 Arrival Of Maestro And Mascagni Orchestra In New York, The Policemen Protect Mascagni Against... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageLegal Collection: The French Senate gathered in the High Court of Justice for the Conspiracy Trial against

The French Senate gathered in the High Court of Justice for the Conspiracy Trial against the Republic (litho)
2798225 The French Senate gathered in the High Court of Justice for the Conspiracy Trial against the Republic (litho) by Beltrame

Background imageLegal Collection: Seal attached to the bottom of a deed, c. 1825 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Seal attached to the bottom of a deed, c. 1825 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832539 Seal attached to the bottom of a deed, c.1825 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageLegal Collection: Seals of Deed on a Conveyance of Shop in Temple Street, 1402 (w / c on paper)

Seals of Deed on a Conveyance of Shop in Temple Street, 1402 (w / c on paper)
2831664 Seals of Deed on a Conveyance of Shop in Temple Street, 1402 (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageLegal Collection: Court of Kings Bench, time king Henry VI (chromolitho)

Court of Kings Bench, time king Henry VI (chromolitho)
672269 Court of Kings Bench, time king Henry VI (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court of Kings Bench, time king Henry VI)

Background imageLegal Collection: Bunyans wife before Judge Hale (colour litho)

Bunyans wife before Judge Hale (colour litho)
668547 Bunyans wife before Judge Hale (colour litho) by Watson, John Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bunyans wife before Judge Hale)

Background imageLegal Collection: New Inn, Wych Street, 1901 (w / c on paper)

New Inn, Wych Street, 1901 (w / c on paper)
610923 New Inn, Wych Street, 1901 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Inn, Wych Street, 1901. Original artwork)



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