Amputation Collection (#4)

John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Creator: Unknown
John De Medici, (1498-1526), 1830. Lodovico de Medici (1498-1526) Italian condottiero who carried arms for Pope Leo X and Francis I of France, shot in battle near Governolo

A wounded man attempts to stand up to receive his medal, 1915. Creator: Unknown
A wounded man attempts to stand up to receive his medal, 1915. " La medaille militaire, mon general, c est debout qu il convient de la recevoir"

adults, amputation, archival, armed forces, b, barracks, black & white, caucasian
adults, amputation, archival, armed forces, b, barracks, black & white, Vintage Black & White, 86480296

Sir Brook Watson, Bart. Chairman of Lloyds 1796-1806, c1803, (1928)
Sir Brook Watson, Bart. Chairman of Lloyds 1796-1806, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

Napoleon and Marshal Lannes at Essling, 1809, (1896). Artist: William Baxter Palmer Closson
Napoleon and Marshal Lannes at Essling, 1809, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) with Marshal Jean Lannes, Duc de Montebello, Prince de Sievers

Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson
Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Two figures, one seated and the other standing

A Greenwich Pensioner, c1800. The man, with a wooden leg and a crutch under one arm, points to the Greenwich Hospital across the River Thames

All the worlds a stage... London, c1824. Artist: W Taylor
All the worlds a stage, and all the men and women merely players, London, c1824 Shows a group of amputees, jugglers, street musicians etc. at the corner of Golden Lane

Surgical Instruments, 1639, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

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

Amputation. A clumsy carpenter saws his own leg off

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

L Executif 1870-1871. Artist: Pilotell
L Executif 1870-1871. Cartoon from La Caricature depicting France losing Alsace-Lorraine to Germany, the consequence of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1871. From a private collection

Arm being amputated without anaesthetic, Russo-Turkish War, 1877. Turkish wounded being attended to by the Red Crescent

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

Amputation of a leg without anaesthetic, 1593. A surgeon uses a bow-saw to remove a patients leg blow the knee while his assistant holds the foot

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

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1916. Frank Wiegel showing his hand, from which two fingers were amputated after it was caught in a machine while he was working at the Henry Bosch Paper Co

Amputated lower leg, X-ray C017 / 7644
Amputated lower leg, X-ray. The leg has been amputated below the knee. The tops of the tibia (shin bone, lower centre) and fibula (calf bone, lower right) are seen

Patient Leg Amputated Amputation Sawing Primitive
A patient has his leg amputated. After an illustration by Hans von Gersdorff dating from the mid 16th century. Later colorization

A Physician Performing An Amputation During The Tudor Period In England. From A Contemporary Print

Sixteenth Century Amputation

Gersdorff, Hans von (1455 - 1529). German surgeon. Amputation of a leg. Woodcut by Hans Wechtlin for the book Feldtbuch der Wundartzney (Field book of surgery), 1517. Renaissance art. Engraving

Amputated toes, X-ray C017 / 7166
Amputated toe. X-ray of the left foot of a 75 year old male patient where the tip of the big toe and two thirds of the next toe have been amputated

Amputated fingers, X-ray C017 / 7150
Amputated fingers. X-ray of the right hand of a 57 year old male patient where the tips of the fourth and fifth fingers have been amputated

ENGLAND: PILLORY. The Pillory, used in England from before the Norman Conquest until 1837, with (at right) a miscreant about to undergo the amputation of an ear. Wood engraving

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

Artificial Limbs, France 16th Century
Illustration of artificial leg and hand, from the times of barber surgeon Ambroise Par頨 c. 1510 1590) Date: 16th Century

Illustration of ancient surgery techniques, using saw to amputate

WAR VETERAN, 1938. A War veteran with an amputated leg taking a break from selling pencils in Omaha, Nebraska. Photograph by John Vachon, November 1938

farabeufs amputation, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

amputation, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

mode of cutting the flap in the amputation at 44, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

mode of dividing the tissues in the amputation, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

subastragaloid amputation of the left foot, after farabeuf, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

amputation at the shoulder-joint by transfixion, from fergussons, medical equipment
amputation at the shoulder-joint by transfixion, from fergusson s, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

interscapulo-tholtacic amputation, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

circular (inclined) amputation, medical equipment, surgical instrument, history of medicine

Successful amputation at the hip joint on casualty in American Civil War. Mortality from this procedure was in excess of 70%. Shippens amputation

Amputation of leg without anaesthetic. Surgeon uses bow-saw to remove leg blow the knee while his assistant holds the foot

Knives and tourniquets used for amputation. The tourniquets not only stemmed the flow of blood, they also induced numbness, so reducing pain

The miller Samuel Wood, whose arm and scapula were torn off when entangled in a rope attached to the moving mill machinery (1737)

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"Amputation: A Journey of Resilience and Hope" In the realm of medicine, amputation stands as a testament to both the triumphs and challenges faced by individuals. Whether it be the loss of an arm or leg, this procedure has shaped countless lives throughout history. One notable figure in this narrative is Fitzroy HJ Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan, a British soldier from the 19th century. His bravery on the battlefield resulted in amputations that forever altered his physicality but not his spirit. The evolution of prosthetics also plays a significant role in understanding amputation's impact. The artificial hand of Goetz von Berlichingen showcases how innovation can restore functionality and empower those who have endured limb loss. Artistic expressions have captured the essence as well. "Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab" (1806) portrays society's fascination with these procedures while highlighting their complexities through satire. Similarly, artwork depicting phantom pain after amputation delves into the psychological toll experienced by patients long after surgery ends. Thomas Rowlandson and William Hinton are renowned artists whose drawings and prints shed light on historical perspectives surrounding amputation. Their works serve as reminders that medical advancements have come far since then. However, it is essential to acknowledge that beyond medical records lie stories untold – like that of an Englishwoman martyred by Chinese forces in 1930 for her faith. Her sacrifice serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes life-altering decisions are made outside medical settings due to unforeseen circumstances. Hans von Gersdorff, a German surgeon from centuries ago, contributed significantly to our understanding of surgical techniques related to amputations. His expertise paved the way for modern practices we rely on today. Stephanie Lush's story exemplifies resilience amidst adversity; having lost both legs due to meningitis did not deter her from living life fully with the help of prosthetics.