Barristers Collection

First women barristers, 1921
The first women barristers, 1921. Miss Fay Kyle is pictured on the left, with Miss A.K.S Deverell. Date: 1921

Barristers in the Rain
Barristers make their way through the rain along Carey Street from the Inns of Court to the London Law Courts, dressed in their traditional garb Date: 1886

The Barrister (oil on canvas)
BAL15031 The Barrister (oil on canvas) by Davidson, Thomas (fl.1863-1908); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Mademoiselle Chauvin the first female barrister 1901
Mademoiselle Chauvin, the first female barrister, illustrated as she is sworn in at the French Bar. The Sphere describes the mixed reaction to Mdlle Chauvins right to practise

Entrance, Lincolns Inn, London (colour litho)
3095067 Entrance, Lincolns Inn, London (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance, Lincolns Inn, London)

Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho)
3096423 Lady embracing her lawyer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady embracing her lawyer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lawyers books, brief and wig in a leather chair. Date: circa 1990s

Middle Temple Lane, London (colour litho)
733590 Middle Temple Lane, London (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middle Temple Lane, London)

A "Grand Night" toast at Gray's Inn, London, England. The Benchers' table
3039839 A "Grand Night" toast at Gray's Inn, London, England. The Benchers' table, said to have been a gift from Elizabeth I

'The Great Jewel Case, 1891. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
'The Great Jewel Case, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Middle Temple Hall - Mr. Serjeant Miller's Farewell, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Middle Temple Hall - Mr. Serjeant Miller's Farewell, 1850. Lawyers ceremony in London. Mr. Miller...has just been elevated to the degree of Serjeant-at-Law

The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Chancellor receiving the Judges in the Middle Temple, [London], 1862. The Lord Chancellor's levee. On Monday week the Courts of Law met after the long vacation

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)

Frederic Weatherly, songwriter and barrister
Frederic Edward Weatherly, KC (4 October 1848 ?? 7 September 1929) barrister, author, lyricist and broadcaster. Also known as Frederick Weatherly. Studio portrait in barrister's gown and wig

Liebig card featuring the Earl of Halsbury (colour litho)
984230 Liebig card featuring the Earl of Halsbury (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hardinge Giffard, Earl of Halsbury)

Staples Inn, Holborn Entrance, London (colour litho)
733594 Staples Inn, Holborn Entrance, London (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staples Inn, Holborn Entrance, London)

Grays Inn Square and Chapel, London (colour photo)
3094836 Grays Inn Square and Chapel, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grays Inn Square and Chapel, London)

The Law Courts and Temple Bar, London (colour photo)
3094813 The Law Courts and Temple Bar, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Law Courts and Temple Bar, London)

Westminster Hall, from "The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving)
3090247 Westminster Hall, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

The maiden brief, Dick Graduss first appearance among the worthies of Westminster
STC214682 The maiden brief, Dick Graduss first appearance among the worthies of Westminster Hall, published 1824 (colour litho) by Cruikshank

Female Parisian barristers 1910
Twelve individual photographs of female Parisian barristers, with the Palais de Justice in the background. The caption comments on how the new admissions to the Paris Bar has resulted in a ratio of

Samuel Warren (b / w photo)
812713 Samuel Warren (b/w photo) by Maull & Polyblank (fl. 1854-65) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Warren, Q.C, British novelist)

Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving)
2909749 Recollections of the Court of Common Pleas, pub. 1834 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight. 1810 (etching)
3869782 He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight. 1810 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); (add.info)

Trials at the Law Courts -- two barristers in action. Date: 1892

The late Mr Samuel Brandram (b / w photo)
1603728 The late Mr Samuel Brandram (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Mr Samuel Brandram)

Lawyers books, brief and wig in a leather chair. Date: circa 1990s

Edward Coke, 1666 (etching)
1071467 Edward Coke, 1666 (etching) by Loggan, David (1633/35-92); 30.2x19.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Sir Edward Coke (1 February 1552 - 3 September 1634), English barrister

To pursue it with forks and hope, from The Hunting of the Snark
1202325 To pursue it with forks and hope, from The Hunting of the Snark, an Agony in Eight Fits, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1876 (engraving) by Holiday

The late Sir Travers Twiss, QC, FRS (engraving)
1597091 The late Sir Travers Twiss, QC, FRS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Travers Twiss, QC, FRS)

The Old Maid and her Tom Cat at the Old Bailey, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving)
2655425 The Old Maid and her Tom Cat at the Old Bailey, pub. 1815 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Kings Bench Walk, London (colour litho)
733596 Kings Bench Walk, London (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Bench Walk, London)

Sir Edward Coke, Knight (engraving)
964882 Sir Edward Coke, Knight (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Coke, Knight)

A Trial at the Old Bailey before the Lord Chief Justice (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF173661 A Trial at the Old Bailey before the Lord Chief Justice (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Davis, Joseph Barnard (1861-1943); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

"You must know - ", said the Judge but the Snark exlaimed "Fudge
1202330 " 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

Sir Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice (engraving)
964920 Sir Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Coke, Lord Chief Justice)

Grays Inn Square and Chapel, London (colour photo)
3095028 Grays Inn Square and Chapel, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grays Inn Square and Chapel, London)

Botheration, Dec. 17, 1793. Creator: Samuel Alken
Botheration, Dec. 17, 1793

Botheration, December 21, 1785. Creator: Samuel Alken
Botheration, December 21, 1785

BARRISTERS CALLED TO BAR
Barristers called to the Bar at the Inner Temple Date: 1875

A New Court of Queens Bench …, 1850
A New Court of Queens Bench: As It Ought to Be or The Ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise, pub. 1850 (hand coloured engraving)

Wigs
The store room for Wigs that have been made for Judges at Ede Ravenscroft in London

Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice, London, 1882
Engraving showing a view of the Central Hall of the Royal Courts of Justice, London, in 1882. This view shows a number of barristers and members of the public talking. Date: 9 December 1882

Joseph William Chitty -1
Sir JOSEPH WILLIAM CHITTY Judge, whose fondness for discussing points with barristers earned him the nickname Mr Justice Chatty. Date: 1828 - 1899

Idols by Roy Horniman
Promotional postcard of the Idols by Roy Horniman. From W. J. Lockes novel. First produced in Birmingham on 24th August and at the Garrick 28th September 1908. The Great Trial Scene (Act III)

A Butterfly on the Wheel by Edward G. Hemmerde and F Neilson
Promotional postcard showing the Great Divorce Court Scene from A Butterfly on the Wheel by Edward Hemmerde and F Neilson. Date: circa 1915

Oost, Jakob van the Elder (1601-1671). Gentilhomme 飲 ivant (Gentleman writing). Flemish art. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. WALLONIA. HAINAUT. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

ASPIAZڬAgust�(1826 - 1897). Bolivian writer
ASPIAZڬ Agust� (1826 - 1897). Bolivian writer, jurist, and politician. Oil

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"Barristers: Pioneers, Protectors, and Purveyors of Justice" In 1921, a significant milestone was achieved as the first women barristers shattered the glass ceiling in the legal profession. Their indomitable spirit paved the way for future generations to follow their passion for justice. As raindrops gently kissed Middle Temple Lane in London, dedicated barristers braved the elements to fulfill their duty. With unwavering determination etched on their faces, they sought truth and fairness amidst stormy trials. "The Barrister, " an exquisite oil on canvas masterpiece, captured the essence of these legal warriors. The painting immortalized their noble presence and reminded all that justice is not just blind but also resolute. A vibrant color lithograph depicted Middle Temple Lane itself—a hallowed ground where countless lawyers have treaded with books, briefs, and wigs in hand. A leather chair stood witness to endless hours spent poring over cases and crafting persuasive arguments. Mademoiselle Chauvin's groundbreaking achievement as the first female barrister in 1901 echoed through history—an inspiration for women who dared to challenge societal norms. Her courage ignited a flame that burns brightly even today. Frederic Weatherly—songwriter by day and barrister by trade—showcased his multifaceted talent while harmonizing law with lyrics. His melodies resonated within courtrooms and beyond, reminding us that art can intertwine seamlessly with justice. Amidst courtroom drama unfolded "You must know, " exclaimed a judge sternly; yet amidst it all emerged a defiant Snark exclaiming "Fudge. " This whimsical publication humorously portrayed how even serious matters could be met with lightheartedness at times. Color lithographs vividly brought historical trials into focus—the trial against Murri for Co Boumartini's assassination at the Turin Conference showcased both tension and intrigue.