Disabilities Collection (#6)

The Blind Man of Bagnolet from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Pray Remember the Blind, 1801. 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Pray Remember the Blind, 1801

Disabled Girl
The driver stands by the open door of his van as he waits for the female escort to help a disabled girl on crutches to step off the pavement. Date: 1930s

Blind beggars of Tehran, Persia, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Advert For A Concert, 1917. Artist: Garratt & Atkinson
Advert For A Concert, 1917. An advert advertising a concert for the benefit of soldiers injured during World War I. Image printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXX

A Blind Beggar, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Blind Beggar, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

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

With Disabled Ex-Service Men, 1922 (1937). The Duke of York meeting injured servicemen at the England versus Scotland football match at Stamford Bridge, London, May 1922

Blind basket-makers at work, Tottenham Court Road, London, c1901 (1903). In 1854 The Association for Promoting the General Welfare of the Blind was established by Elizabeth Margaretta Maria Gilbert

Girls at needlework, Halliwick School For Girls, Marylebone Road, London, c1903 (1903). Halliwick School for Girls, established in 1851 by Miss Caroline Blunt

Drawn at Salisbury, c1800. Artist: George Scharf
Drawn at Salisbury, c1800. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

A Blind Girl of Rome, c18th century. Artist: Thomas Gaugain
A Blind Girl of Rome, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]

School for the Indigent Blind, Westminster Road, London, 1829. Artist: R Acon
School for the Indigent Blind, Westminster Road, London, 1829

A French Frigate Towing an English Man-of-War into Port, late 18th-early 19th century, (1929). Illustration from the Apollo Volume X, no 55, (July 1929)

Disabled girls working at the Watercress and Flower Girls Christian Mission, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Woman with bound feet, China, 19th century. Artist: E Ronjat
Woman with bound feet, China, 19th century

Calligraphic exhibition bill of Matthew Buchinger, Dwarf of Nurnburg, 1717, (1840). Artist: Matthew Buchinger
Calligraphic exhibition bill of Matthew Buchinger, Dwarf of Nurnburg, 1717, (1840). Facsimile of a bill advertising the talents of Matthias (or Matthew) Buchinger sent to Robert Harley

Abbe Charles-Michel de l Epee, 18th century French philanthropic educator, (1836). Artist: James Posselwhite
Abbe Charles-Michel de l Epee, 18th century French philanthropic educator, (1836). Epee (1712-1789) was prominent in educating the deaf

Entreaty in front of the Cave, 1925. Artist: Jean Louis Forain
Entreaty in front of the Cave, 1925. An etching from Modern Masters of Etching, by JL Forain, (The Studio, London, 1925)

Woman in Costume of the Time of Louis XIV, (1885). A woman about to enter a sedan chair gives money to a beggar on crutches. Louis XIV, known as the Sun King, ruled France 1643-1715

Blind man of Quinze-Vingts, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
Blind man of Quinze-Vingts, 1737-1742. Quinze-Vingts was a hospital for the blind in Paris. The name, meaning 15 times 20 (which equals 300) in the vigesimal system

Old Age, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Old Age, c1480, (1843). A 19th-century copy after a manuscript illustration in the Romance of the Rose. From Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries

Old Age and Poverty, c1480, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Old Age and Poverty, c1480, (1843). A 19th-century copy after a manuscript illustration in the Romance of the Rose. From Dresses

A Showman, Hyde Park Corner, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

School for the Indigent Blind, Southwark, London, 19th century. Artist: TA Prior
School for the Indigent Blind, St Georges Fields, Southwark, London, 19th century

John Milton, English poet, (1815). Artist: Henry Cooke
John Milton, English poet, (1815). Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost, became totally blind in about 1652

John Milton, English poet, (19th century). Milton (1608-1674), author of Paradise Lost, became totally blind in about 1652

Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, 19th century. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805) was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars

Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, English naval commander, 19th century. One of Britains greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson (1758-1805)

Curing of a hemiplegic, 15th century. Illustration from Le livre des faiz monseigneur Saint Louis, in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Cretin aged 15, c1890.Cretinism in infants and children is caused by a defective thyroid gland and failure to produce the hormone thyroxine. Sufferers are mentally and physically retarded

Early Christian Sarcophagus of Christ healing the sick, 4th century. At Vatican Museums

Stephen William Hawking (b. 1942), British theoretical physicist
Stephen William (b.1942), British theoretical physicist. Mathematics of space-time curvature (black-holes) and Big Bang theory. Sufferer from Motorneurone disease

The New Stamp Duty, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
The New Stamp Duty, 1880. The gentleman in the dark glasses is Mr Henry Fawcett, the blind Postmaster General. He had just introduced a scheme whereby small amounts could be saved in the Post Office

Disabled Dance Class
Disabled children are taught to dance by teacher Miss Betsy Adlard, using the special methods invented by Miss Margaret Morris. It is difficult for them, but fun. Date: 1930s

Disabled Boy
A female escort helps a boy on crutches, who is with his sister. They are probably leaving a special centre or school for disabilities and are about to get into a van. Date: 1930s

Disabled Children
A driver helps a young disabled boy and his sister to climb into the back of the disabilities van. Another man, possibly the childrens father, assists. Date: 1930s

National Childrens Home, Chipping Norton - Garden Shelter
Children in the garden shelter of the National Childrens Home, Chipping Norton, a branch which catered for children with physical disabilities

Receipt, Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey
Receipt from the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey, dated 6 June 1889, confirming one years subscription of one guinea from Mrs R Blake Byass, signed by James Downing, Secretary

Manke man, Pieter Jansz. Quast, Frederik de Wit, 1639 - 1706

Seated Golden Retriever (Canis familiaris) wearing a harness, side view

Disabled war veteran, historical artwork C018 / 7024
Disabled war veteran. 1869 engraving of a disabled war veteran returning home

Inmates of Chipping Norton Childrens Home
The National Childrens Homes (NCH) home at Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, opened in 1903 for what were described as delicate and affected children

Domestic Dog, mongrel, adult, assistance dog in training, sitting, with collar and tag

Hearing loss
MODEL RELEASED. Hearing loss. Elderly woman with her hand to her ear as she is straining to hear

Moon Braille. Hand of a blind person running over text written in Moon Braille. Unlike the more common, universal system devised by Louis Braille

Braille. Fingers of a blind person moving across a sheet of text written in braille. The braille writing and reading system was devised by the French teacher Louis Braille (1809-1852)

Blind man on a crossing

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"Through the Eyes of Art: Celebrating Disabilities in History" In their Evening Hymn, Margaret Isabel Dicksee beautifully captures the resilience and strength of individuals with disabilities. The painting serves as a reminder that despite any physical limitations, one can find solace and peace within themselves. John Everett Millais' masterpiece, The Blind Girl, transports us to a world where sight is not necessary to experience beauty. This poignant artwork showcases the power of inner vision and highlights the importance of empathy towards those who are visually impaired. The Disabled Girl portrait stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit found within individuals facing various challenges. It reminds us that disability does not define a person but rather adds depth and uniqueness to their character. Prof. Edward M. Gallaudet's photograph captures an inspiring moment in deaf education history. His pioneering work laid the foundation for empowering countless individuals with hearing impairments, proving that communication knows no bounds. Gordon Parks' photograph portrays a young boy standing proudly at his home's doorway in Washington D. C. , showcasing determination amidst adversity. Despite living with disabilities, this brave child exemplifies resilience and hope for a brighter future. Herbert Honorable Hillary's image sheds light on historical figures who overcame physical limitations while making significant contributions to society. Their achievements serve as inspiration for generations to come. Dorothea Lange's powerful photograph depicts a father crippled by rheumatism in Orange County, North Carolina during 1939—a stark reminder of the daily struggles faced by many disabled individuals throughout history. It calls upon us to foster compassion and support for those battling chronic illnesses or conditions today. The Blind Cyclists on their way from London to Derby capture an extraordinary feat accomplished by visually impaired individuals long ago—an awe-inspiring demonstration of courage and determination against all odds. The Late Mrs. Hull's legacy echoes through time as she cared for royalty despite her own visual impairment—her selflessness serving as a testament to the boundless potential within individuals with disabilities.