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Casket for Freedom of the City presented to Viscount Peel (engraving)
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Casket for Freedom of the City presented to Viscount Peel (engraving)
1100035 Casket for Freedom of the City presented to Viscount Peel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casket for Freedom of the City presented to Viscount Peel. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 July 1895.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22626242
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Casket Freedom Gifts Guildhall House Of Commons Presentations Presented Speaker
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This engraving showcases the historic moment when Viscount Peel was presented with a Casket for Freedom of the City. The image, captured by an anonymous 19th-century English artist, transports us back to July 13,1895. The photograph captures the grandeur and significance of this ceremonial event. Viscount Peel stands tall in his distinguished attire as he graciously receives the casket from city officials. The ornate casket itself is a testament to craftsmanship and attention to detail, symbolizing the esteemed honor bestowed upon its recipient. The scene unfolds within the majestic Guildhall, resonating with echoes of power and tradition. The House of Commons serves as a backdrop, reminding us that this presentation holds great political importance. Intriguingly, we are left wondering about the context surrounding this occasion: What did Viscount Peel do to earn such recognition? How did he feel at that very moment? And what does "Freedom of the City" truly entail? This evocative print invites us into history's embrace while leaving room for our own interpretations. It reminds us that even in moments frozen in time like these, there are stories waiting to be unraveled and lessons waiting to be learned. Bridgeman Images has once again preserved an invaluable piece of heritage through their meticulous restoration work on this remarkable engraving.
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