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Middle Temple Hall - Mr. Serjeant Miller's Farewell, 1850. Creator: Unknown.

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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. A short time before the dinner hour, the newly-made Serjeant, attired in full Court dress, having entered the Hall, was addressed by the representative officer of the Bench, who first read Mr. Miller's patent of office, and then congratulated him on his elevation; at the same time presenting him with a purse of crown pieces, in accordance with the ancient usage...The learned Serjeant having made a few remarks in reply, the Bench and other members of the Inn escorted him to the door of the Hall, where each shook hands with him, and he retired to Serjeants' Inn'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

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HRM22A36_095

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61,3Mo (4,4Mo) / 42,0cm x 36,6cm / 4960 x 4320 (300dpi)

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