Amputee Collection (#4)

Marlon Shirley 200 Metres Amputee World Athletics Championships Stade De France, St Denis, Paris, France 28 August 2003 Date: 28 August 2003

Jupiter, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Jupiter, 1757. From a sculpture in the Chateau de Versailles. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

CIVIL WAR: NEWS, 1862. News from the War. Engraving after sketches made by Winslow Homer, of Union Army soldiers and family members receiving news of the progress of the war, 1862

CABEZA de VACA EXPEDITION. Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and his men during their eight-year trek between the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico City, 1528-36. Illustration by Alfred Russell

The Polling, Plate III from The Humours of an Election, 1757. Artist: William Hogarth
The Polling, Plate III from The Humours of an Election, 1757. This series of four plates depicts the Oxfordshire parliamentary election of 1754

Portrait of a Man on Crutches, c1710 (1958). Red chalk on white paper. Likely a portrait of Watteaus friend, the journalist Antoine de la Roque

Princess Charlotte Augusta, 1820. Artist: J Hopwood
Princess Charlotte Augusta, 1820. Drawn by H Corbould from Mr Percys esteemed wax model

Late Reward for Jean-Henry Phelipot, 1901. Illustration published in, Le Petit Journal, 17th March 1901

The wounded soldiers toast to the Queen, c1850s, (1888). A soldier who has lost a hand, possibly in the Crimean War, raises his glass to Queen Victoria

The Race of the Wooden Legs, 1895. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Race of the Wooden Legs, 1895. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 24th March 1895

Augustus. Known as Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, first and among the most important of the Roman Emperors

Shippens Successful Amputation at the Hip Joint, American Civil War, 1865. Mortality from this procedure was in excess of 70%. From Circular No.6, Surgeon Generals Office

The Election: The Polling, 18th-19th century. Plate II of a series of four illustrations. An old soldier tenders his oath but is challenged by an advocate as, having lost his right hand

The 15th of August of bygone days, 1891. A gathering of French war veterans. 15th August was the date of the holiday of St Napoleon in the days of the French Empire

Artificial leg and arm
Illustration depicting prosthethic aids for amputees, such as a full leg with belt and an artificial arm made by M. L. Matthieu for the opera singer Roger Date: 1887

Nautical Terms Illustrated - Anchored by Harold Earnshaw
Illustration showing an old sea salt finding himself in a bit of a fix after his wooden legs has caught in a drain grill and snapped

ULRIC DAHLGREN (1842-1864). American military officer serving with the Union Army during the American Civil War. Standing alongside fellow officers Ludlow, Rosencranz, Zeppelin

IDAHO: HORSEBACK, c1900. A double leg amputee riding a horse in Pocatello, Idaho. Photograph, c1900

WWI: VETERANS, c1918. A soldier, missing a foot, lights a cigarette for another soldier who is missing both arms at Walter Reed General Hospital. Photograph, c1918

Illustration of ancient surgery techniques, using saw to amputate

FLORIDA: MEDICINE MAN, 1937. A one-legged medicine man at a migrant worker camp in Belle Glade, Florida. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, January 1937

FLORIDA: BAIT SHOP, 1938. Bait shop in Key West, Florida. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, 1938

GERMANY: CYCLIST, c1920. A disabled German soldier riding a bike. Photograph, c1920

The Rue Monsier with Flags, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XOS996674 The Rue Monsier with Flags, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 65.405x80.645 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright

Beggars (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR345967 Beggars (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Les gueux; ); Netherlandish, out of copyright

The return of the defeated French army from Russia in 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
XPH335455 The return of the defeated French army from Russia in 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Samuel Horsey (engraving)
XJF425392 Samuel Horsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Horsey (dates unknown) was regularly seen on the streets of Georgian London

The Beggars, 1568 (oil on panel)
XIR346619 The Beggars, 1568 (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 18.5x21.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

St. Martin, left hand panel from a triptych depicting Pieta between St. Martin and St
XIR245723 St. Martin, left hand panel from a triptych depicting Pieta between St. Martin and St. Catherine, 1475 (oil on panel) (detail of 197121) by Brea, Ludovico (c.1450-1523); Church of Cimiez

Triptych depicting Pieta between St. Martin and St. Catherine, 1475 (oil on panel)
XIR197121 Triptych depicting Pieta between St. Martin and St. Catherine, 1475 (oil on panel) by Brea, Ludovico (c.1450-1523); Church of Cimiez, Nice

BOWNE HOUSE, 1661. The Bowne House, built in 1661 by John Bowne at Flushing, New York, soon becoming a Quaker refuge and meetinghouse in defiance of the ban against Quakers ordered by New Netherlands

GERMANY: CARTOON, 1921. Postwar Idyll. Satirical drawing, 1921, by George Grosz

WWI: VETERAN, c1917. A veteran of World War I wearing a prosthetic arm, possibly at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1917

WWI: VETERAN, c1917. An American soldier who lost his legs in World War I. Photograph, c1917

PERSHING & PELLETIER, 1917. General John J. Pershing (center right) being received by General Pelletier after arriving at Boulogne, France, during World War I, 13 June 1917

WWI: POSTER, 1919. Learning to walk for the Second Time. Poster, 1919

PETER STUYVESANT, 1664. Surrendering New Amsterdam to the British on 8 September 1664. Etching by Charles X. Harris, 1908

PETER STUYVESANTs SEAL. Seal of the Dutch administrator in America; appointed director general of New Netherland and adjacent regions in 1645

PETER STUYVESANT SIGNATURE. Dutch administrator in America; appointed director general of New Netherland and adjacent regions in 1645

1ST BARON OF RAGLAN (1788-1855). Fitzroy James Henry Somerset. English field marshall. Photographed in 1855 in the Crimea by Roger Fenton

PETER STUYVESANT (c1610-1672). Dutch administrator in America. Stuyvesant at the surrender of New Amsterdam, 1664. Painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

HORATIO NELSON (1758-1805). Viscount Nelson. British naval officer. Oil on canvas by Lorenzo Acquarone after Leonardo Guzzardi, c1800

WILLIAM LORING (1818-1886). American soldier and officer in the Egyptian army. Engraving, 1875

OLIVER OTIS HOWARD (1830-1909). American army officer. Original cabinet photograph by Napoleon Sarony

LOUIS BLIN, c1915. Portrait of Louis Blin, a monitor at a French school for disabled people. Photograph, c1915

HINE: COAL MINER, 1910. A young miner whose legs were cut off by a motor car in a coal mine in Monongah, West Virginia when he was nearly fifteen-years-old. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1910

NYC: BEGGAR, 1922. A man begging in New York City. Photograph, 1922

WWI: BLACK VETERAN, 1919. A wounded veteran of the U.S. 369th Infantry Regiment is among the honored at the victory parade up Fifth Avenue, New York City, 17 February 1919

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"Unyielding Courage: Amputees Throughout History" From the valiant Admiral Horatio Nelson to the resilient Stephanie Lush, amputees have defied all odds and shown us the indomitable spirit of human resilience. Admiral Horatio Nelson, a British naval officer in the 18th century, exemplified unwavering determination as Vice Admiral of the White. Despite losing an arm during battle, he continued to lead his fleet with unmatched bravery. In a heart-wrenching image from WWI, we witness a wounded soldier finding solace in the arms of his compassionate nurse. This poignant moment captures not only physical pain but also the emotional toll endured by those who sacrifice for their country. Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, another remarkable figure from history's annals, demonstrated extraordinary strength despite having lost limbs. As a British soldier in the 19th century, he faced adversity head-on and became an inspiration to many. Stephanie Lush's story is one of triumph over tragedy. Having both her legs amputated due to meningitis did not deter her spirit; instead, it fueled her determination to live life fully and inspire others facing similar challenges. The mobile amputee clinic in Syria serves as a beacon of hope amidst conflict-ridden times. This initiative showcases humanity's compassion and dedication towards providing medical care for those affected by war-related injuries. Even centuries ago, depictions such as "The Charity of Saints Cosmas and Damian" remind us that communities have long recognized the importance of helping amputees regain their mobility through innovative methods like grafting limbs onto stumps. However, history has also witnessed darker moments when punishment was inflicted upon fugitive slaves - engraving from "Relation du Voyage de M. De Gennes. " These haunting images serve as reminders that society must continually strive for justice and equality for all individuals regardless of their physical abilities.