One Legged Collection

Saint Martin and the Beggar. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Saint Martin and the Beggar

US Red Cross Poster Facing the Future (colour litho)
1073895 US Red Cross Poster Facing the Future (colour litho) by Chambers, C. F. (1914-18); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 186. Hopping on Right Foot, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950511 Plate 186. Hopping on Right Foot, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.8x35.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Greenwich Pensioner, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
2636956 The Greenwich Pensioner, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Ms 2810 f. 29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the
CHT176648 Ms 2810 f.29v, Monsters from the land of the Merkites, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Regent Street looking towards the Quadrant with Hanover Chapel in the foreground
GHL6188 Regent Street looking towards the Quadrant with Hanover Chapel in the foreground and shoppers promenading, 1842 (litho) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); London Metropolitan Archives

Portrait of Billy Waters, c. 1820 (etching and engraving with w / c)
MGS180353 Portrait of Billy Waters, c.1820 (etching and engraving with w/c) by English School, (19th century); 15.5x10.7 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; English, out of copyright

One-legged sweeper at Chancery-Lane, London circa 1850s

Man on Crutches (graphite with reed pen and black ink on fine-textured white paper)
1216909 Man on Crutches (graphite with reed pen and black ink on fine-textured white paper) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83) (attr)

Plate 537. Single Amputation of Leg; Hopping with Crutches, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950513 Plate 537. Single Amputation of Leg; Hopping with Crutches, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.5x38.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

A Bundle of Truths, 1811 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562170 A Bundle of Truths, 1811 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
2962497 Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les malins unipieds. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho)
3101421 Les malins unipieds. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1906 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les malins unipieds)

The Belligerent Plenipo s, pub. 1782 (hand-coloured engraving)
2646318 The Belligerent Plenipo s, pub. 1782 (hand-coloured engraving) by Colley, Thomas (fl.1780-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: George III (1760-1820)

The Battle of the Nile, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2637000 The Battle of the Nile, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

A soldier in uniform with three medals is standing next to a cannon in Paris
699205 A soldier in uniform with three medals is standing next to a cannon in Paris, 1918 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

The entertainer, c. 1870 (w / c on paper)
MGS149823 The entertainer, c.1870 (w/c on paper) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (attr.); 24.5x19 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; British, out of copyright

The Notorious Black Billy At Home to a London Street Party
MGS187671 The Notorious Black Billy At Home to a London Street Party, engraved by Thomas Sutherland (b.1785) 1823 (coloured etching) by Alken

The One-Legged Sweeper at Chancery-Lane (engraving)
6006183 The One-Legged Sweeper at Chancery-Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The One-Legged Sweeper at Chancery-Lane)

Homeless one legged man begging for change, in South Wales. Picture taken circa 1st February 1900

Frontispiece from Treasure Island pub. 1915. Creator: Louis Rhead (1857 - 1926)
Frontispiece from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, pub. 1915 (colour lithoraph), 1915

Stork perched on a stormy Amsterdam skyline
Amsterdam, Netherlands - 22 May 1997; These decorated gables are very characteristic of this characterful European city. The stork is just having a rest, though

Beggar Playing the Fiddle, His Wife Accompanying Him with Bones, after a 17th century engraving
KW260683 Beggar Playing the Fiddle, His Wife Accompanying Him with Bones, after a 17th century engraving, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

John Bulls Progress, pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 1793 (etching) (b&w photo)
XJF121251 " John Bulls Progress", pub. by Hannah Humphrey, 1793 (etching) (b&w photo) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Cheering Lord Randolph Churchills Name at Loughrea, on the Town Crier Announcing
BAL127894 Cheering Lord Randolph Churchills Name at Loughrea, on the Town Crier Announcing his Resignation, from The Illustrated London News, 8th January 1887 (engraving) by Overend

One-Legged Race
July 1916: A very literal one-legged race held during a garden party for wounded soldiers at Roehampton House. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Disabled film projectionist, 1919 C016 / 4502
Disabled film projectionist. One-legged World War I veteran (left) working as a film projectionist. This is an exhibit poster produced by the Red Cross Institute for Crippled and Disabled Men

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"One Legged: A Journey of Resilience and Strength" In a sepia-toned photograph titled "Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier, " we catch a glimpse of an individual defying all odds. Their determination shines through as they navigate the world with only one leg. A vibrant US Red Cross poster entitled "Facing the Future" showcases the indomitable spirit of those who have lost a limb. Colorful lithographs depict their unwavering resolve to overcome any obstacle that comes their way. Plate 186 presents us with an intriguing collotype on paper called "Hopping on Right Foot, 1885. " This captivating image captures the grace and adaptability displayed by individuals who have learned to embrace life's challenges head-on. Turning our attention to literature, we encounter a frontispiece from Treasure Island published in 1915. Through this vivid color lithograph, we witness characters navigating treacherous waters while embodying resilience despite physical limitations. "The Greenwich Pensioner, " a hand-colored engraving dating back to 1791, introduces us to brave souls who served their country honorably but now face new battles as amputees. Their courage serves as an inspiration for generations to come. Delving into ancient manuscripts like Ms 2810 f. 29v reveals fantastical creatures from the land of Merkites – reminding us that even mythical beings can possess extraordinary strength despite physical differences. Regent Street unfolds before our eyes in another captivating scene where Hanover Chapel stands tall in the foreground. Amidst bustling crowds and grand architecture lies stories untold – tales of perseverance amidst adversity waiting to be discovered. Portraits hold immense power in capturing human experiences throughout history. The oil painting "Portrait of Billy Waters" circa 1815 immortalizes his unwavering spirit while etchings and engravings from around 1820 further emphasize his journey towards acceptance and triumph over adversity.