Deformed Collection (#7)

Neurofibromatosis, 17th century artwork
Neurofibromatosis. 17th century artwork of a man with neck deformities (neurofibromas) due to neurofibromatosis. These tumours arise from the fibrous coverings of nerves

Earth and Moon space-time warp, artwork
Earth and Moon space-time warp. Artwork of the Earth (lower left) and the Moon (upper right) on a grid representing space-time

Amputated fingertip, X-ray
Amputated fingertip. Coloured X-ray of the 4th and 5th fingers of a hand where the end of the 5th (little) finger has been amputated (red)

Ingrowing toenail, artwork
Ingrowing toenail. Artwork showing a normal toenail (bottom left) and an ingrowing toenail (top and bottom right). An ingrowing toenail is deformed and grows into the flesh of the toe

Childhood rickets, X-ray
Childhood rickets. Coloured frontal X-ray of the legs of a 3-year-old child with rickets. Rickets (Osteomalacia) occurs predominantly in children

Melorheostosis of the shoulder, X-ray
Melorheostosis of the shoulder. X-ray of 59-year-old patients shoulder, showing damage (dense white, upper right) caused by melorheostosis

Charcot arthropathy, MRI scans
Charcot arthropathy. Coloured magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the foot of a 33-year-old patient with Charcot arthropathy

Spine in Hurler Syndrome, X-ray
Spine in Hurler Syndrome. Coloured X-ray of the spine of a 26-month-old child with Hurler syndrome (also called mucopolysaccharidosis type I, MPS I)

Folded rock formation. Close-up of folds in a fallen block of rock. These folds are formed as the rock is deformed by immense pressures generated from within the Earths crust as it moves over

Abnormal sperm, SEM
Abnormal sperm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sperm cell with an exposed central flagellum at the base of its tail

Gall on a yew bud
Artichoke gall on a yew bud (Taxus sp.). The rounded structure on the end of a branch (lower right) is caused by a gall fly (Taxomyia taxi). Photographed in England

Leaf gall on alder leaves
Leaf gall (light green spots) on the leaves of an alder tree (Alnus sp.). This leaf damage has been caused by the mite Eriophyes laevis. Photographed in Dorset, England

Mutated eastern newt. Eastern newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) with a deformed left hind leg and an extra hind leg (upper right)

Rheumatoid arthritis of the hands, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (top view) of the hands of a patient, showing rheumatoid arthritis affecting some of the joints at the base of the fingers

Abnormal thistle stem, light micrograph
Abnormal thistle stem. Light micrograph of a normal (top) and abnormal (bottom) stem of the perennial sow thistle (Sonchus arvensis). The abnormal stem has grown in a flattened, or fasciated, manner

Oak burr on the trunk of an oak tree (Quercus robur). Burr (or burl) is deformed wood caused by cambium. Cambium is layers of tissue that are the source of cells for secondary growth

Fasciation in a woolly chamomile flower head (Anthemis tomentosa). Fasiciation is a condition in which the growing tip (apical meristem) of a plant becomes elongated, producing flattened

Effect of Corsets
Wearing a corset may make you look nice, but it does awful things to your body

Trees bent by prevailing wind. Nugget Point the Catlins South Island New Zealand
MAB-520 Trees bent by prevailing wind. Nugget Point the Catlins South Island New Zealand Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Deformed sand tiger shark, Carcharias taurus; found in warm seas worldwide; captive (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Killer whale (Orcinus orca): this is a male but the dorsal fin has flopped over
Tom Walmsley / SplashdownDirect

Tree and rocks small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa
SAS-344 Tree and rocks - small tree growing precariously between rocks of red granite Spitzkoppe region, Namibia, Africa Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

What Corsets Do
what a corset does FOR, and TO a girl

Bohemian Siamese Twins
The Bohemian Twins: Rosa and Josepha Blazek at various ages during their life. Born in 1878 medical experts predicted they would have a very short life. Here they are aged 27

Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (from 1519) and, as Carlos I of Spain, ruler of the Spanish Empire from 1516 until his abdication in 1556. Seen here as a young man

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"Unveiling the Deformed: A Journey through Curiosities and Oddities" Step into a world where peculiarities reign supreme, as we embark on a captivating journey through the realm of deformity. From the enchanting canals of Venice to the mysterious Antipope's domain, Italy sets the stage for our exploration. Intriguingly, bunions and X-rays intertwine in this narrative, shedding light on medical anomalies that have fascinated mankind for centuries. As if plucked from a sideshow poster circa 1945, The Frog Boy beckons us with his enigmatic presence, reminding us of humanity's fascination with what lies beyond normalcy. Echoes of Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame resonate as we delve into tales like Chinese foot-binding - an ancient practice that transformed women's feet into delicate works of art but left them forever deformed. Comfort to the Corns, a hand-colored engraving from 1800, offers insight into historical attempts at alleviating foot ailments. Nature itself joins this parade of oddities; a wind-blown tree stands tall amidst its straightened counterparts. John Baggridge or Jack Double-head captivates with his dual visage captured on paper – an embodiment of duality within deformity. From literature to artistry, Songes De Pantagruel transports us further down this rabbit hole where imagination knows no bounds. In Kyabe, Chad - Africa emerges another marvel: Sara Man adorned with enormous lip plates showcasing cultural practices that redefine beauty norms. But it doesn't end there; even ancient civilizations bear witness to our fascination with deformity. Stele of Roma dedicated to Goddess Astarte unveils how even doorkeepers were not exempt from being immortalized due to their unique physical traits. Lastly, we confront shocking realities such as binding girls' feet in China – an East Asian tradition leaving lasting imprints on those who endured it.