Testimony Collection

MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699 / 1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager
MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699/1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager, testifying before the magistrates of Boston to urge them not to persecute innocent people

Court record of testimony at the Salem witch trials, 1692
Record of Titubas testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s. Halftone reproduction with a watercolor wash

Testimony at the Salem witchcraft trials, 1690s
Trial of a suspected witch at Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1692. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts, c. 1890 (engraving)
XJF486362 Advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts, c.1890 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Conseil des Juifs Cherche Contre Jesus, De Faux Temoignages (engraving)
8629373 Le Conseil des Juifs Cherche Contre Jesus, De Faux Temoignages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Conseil des Juifs Cherche Contre Jesus)

Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; au cours des debats: M. Aristide... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; au cours des debats: M. Aristide Briand a la barre des temoins. La Haute-Cour ne retint pas contre l'accuse les chefs d'accusation

Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Caillaux; M Joseph Caillaux presentant sa...1920. Creator: E Friant
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Caillaux; M Joseph Caillaux presentant sa defense, le 21 avril 1920, 1920. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du "bonnet rouge"; Duval repondant... 1917
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; l'affaire du "bonnet rouge"; Duval repondant a l'interrogatoire, 1917

Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; M Malvy pendant l'interrogatoire, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; M Malvy pendant l'interrogatoire, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Portraits of students in the studio of Paul Delaroche, between 1835 and 1843. Creator: Unknown
Portraits of students in the studio of Paul Delaroche, between 1835 and 1843

Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo)
STC321042 Mr Herbert Gladstone in the witness-box at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others, 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Alfred Dreyfus before his second court martial (colour litho)
2819077 Alfred Dreyfus before his second court martial (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Dreyfus before his second court martial)

The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho)
2807721 The trial of Paul Deroulede (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of Paul Deroulede)

Alphonse Bertillon testifying before the second court martial of Alfred Dreyfus in Rennes (colour litho)
2819083 Alphonse Bertillon testifying before the second court martial of Alfred Dreyfus in Rennes (colour litho) by French School

Power of the Lord preaching by a "soldier"... Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939
Power of the Lord preaching by a " soldier" saved twelve years before, and with army ever since. Salvation Army, San Francisco, California

"Power of the lord"preaching by a "soldier"... Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939
Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. " Power of the lord" preaching by a " soldier" saved twelve years before, with the army ever since

Exhortation, Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. Exhortation

Milan, Church of San Francesco da Paola, Lombard School of the 700, The Deposition of the Cross
7227326 Milan, Church of San Francesco da Paola, Lombard School of the 700, The Deposition of the Cross by Lombard School, (18th century); Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, Milan, Lombardy

Milan, Church of San Francesco da Paola, Lombard School of the 700, The Deposition of the Cross
7227325 Milan, Church of San Francesco da Paola, Lombard School of the 700, The Deposition of the Cross by Lombard School, (18th century); Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, Milan, Lombardy

Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail
7227258 Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Chiesa di San Giorgio al Palazzo, Milano, Italy; (add.info.: Milan)

Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail
7227259 Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Chiesa di San Giorgio al Palazzo, Milano, Italy; (add.info.: Milan)

Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail
7227261 Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Chiesa di San Giorgio al Palazzo, Milano, Italy; (add.info.: Milan)

Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail
7227260 Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Deposition, 1516, Detail by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Chiesa di San Giorgio al Palazzo, Milano, Italy; (add.info.: Milan)

Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Entombment, 1516
7227257 Milan, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo, Bernardino Luini, Entombment, 1516 by Luini, Bernardino (c.1480-1532); Chiesa di San Giorgio al Palazzo, Milano, Italy; (add.info.: Milan)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049997 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

Parliamentary inquiry into the Rochette Affair in France (colour litho)
2780018 Parliamentary inquiry into the Rochette Affair in France (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Dautriche affair (colour litho)
2795889 The Dautriche affair (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dautriche affair)

Miss Christabel Pankhurst questioning Mr Herbert Gladstone, 1909 (drawing)
STC321033 Miss Christabel Pankhurst questioning Mr Herbert Gladstone, 1909 (drawing) by Jones, George Kingston (fl.1890-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman providing shocking evidence in court (chromolitho)
5996131 Woman providing shocking evidence in court (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman providing shocking evidence in court)

The Panama trial (colour litho)
2818821 The Panama trial (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Panama trial)

Cranmers last testimony (engraving)
2792932 Cranmers last testimony (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cranmers last testimony)

The trial of the Humbert family (colour litho)
2795752 The trial of the Humbert family (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trial of the Humbert family)

Emile Arton before his extradition hearing in London (engraving)
2789467 Emile Arton before his extradition hearing in London (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Arton before his extradition hearing in London)

Moving testimony of the Prince of Eulenburg in court in Berlin (colour litho)
3097021 Moving testimony of the Prince of Eulenburg in court in Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050072 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049812 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050113 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049704 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

Madame Cottu before the Court of Assizes (colour litho)
2818379 Madame Cottu before the Court of Assizes (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Cottu before the Court of Assizes)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049762 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

Our Artist in the United States, XVIII (engraving)
1059560 Our Artist in the United States, XVIII (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artist in the United States, XVIII)

Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell, for treason against King Charles II, 1683 (engraving)
3647533 Trial of William Russell, Lord Russell, for treason against King Charles II, 1683 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trial of William Russell)

Court martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
2818591 Court martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus)

The Midnight Court Martial (colour litho)
STC306822 The Midnight Court Martial (colour litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Cautionary warning to those giving evidence to be truthful (colour litho)
5999898 Cautionary warning to those giving evidence to be truthful (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050048 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1050135 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness)

The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving)
1049752 The History of a Crime, the Testimony of an Eye-Witness (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of a Crime)

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"Testimony: Unveiling the Power of Words in History's Courtrooms" In the annals of history, it has served as a powerful tool for justice, revealing both truth and deception. From the chilling court records of testimonies during the Salem witch trials in 1692 to the gripping accounts at the trial of Emmeline Pankhurst and others in 1908, these narratives have shaped our understanding of pivotal moments. The echoes from centuries past still resonate today. Imagine standing witness to Elizabeth Brownrigg's shocking confessions or Alfred Dreyfus bravely testifying before his second court martial. These vivid scenes captured through sepia photos and color lithographs transport us back to those intense courtroom dramas. But testimony is not limited to criminal proceedings alone; it can also shed light on medical advancements or dubious claims. The advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts from c. 1890 showcases how testimonials were used to promote innovative health products, blurring lines between fact and fiction. Stephen Dugdale's Informe stands as a testament to whistleblowing, where courageous individuals risked their safety by speaking out against corruption or injustice. Their words became evidence that could topple even the mightiest institutions. Throughout history, we see how testimonies hold immense power - they can sway juries, expose hidden truths, or condemn innocent lives. In sepia-toned photographs or vibrant lithographs capturing dramatic courtroom scenes like Paul Deroulede's trial or Albert Soleilland's case in Paris, we witness firsthand how testimonial accounts shape destinies. Even experts take center stage when Alphonse Bertillon testifies before Alfred Dreyfus' second court martial in Rennes – their knowledge becomes an instrument for justice or manipulation. As we delve into these historical moments etched forever within courtrooms' walls, let us recognize that testimony is more than mere words on paper.