Amputee Collection (page 5)

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

A disabled soldier and children basket weaving at the Princess Louise Military Orthopaedic Hospital at Chailey in Sussex. ( Taken for Mrs Kimmins at Chailey ). 19 July 1918

A disabled soldier basket weaving at the Princess Louise Military Orthopaedic Hospital at Chailey in Sussex. ( Taken for Mrs Kimmins at Chailey ). 19 July 1918

one legged sea gull
One legged sea gull near Bradleys Head. Darling Harbour

Fitzroy H J Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788-1855) British soldier: on Wellington s
Fitzroy H J Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788-1855) British soldier: on Wellingtons staff 1808-1812. Lost his sword arm at Waterloo. Commander-in-Chief of British troops in Crimean War

Soldiers with amputated legs during recovery 1919

Oscar Pistorius, South African athlete
Oscar Pistorius (born 1986), South African athlete and double amputee, running in the heats of the 4 x 400 meters relay race at the 2011 Athletics World Championships

Paralympic sprinters, London 2012
Paralympic sprinters, including Brazils Alan Oliveira (left), lining up before the mens 100m T44 at the 14th Summer Paralympics in London. Photographed in London, UK on the 5th September 2012

Amputated foot, X-ray C017 / 7386
Amputated foot. X-ray of the ankle of a patient that has had their foot amputated

Amputated lower leg, X-ray C017 / 7645
Amputated lower leg, X-ray. The leg has been amputated below the knee. The tops of the tibia (shin bone, lower right) and fibula (calf bone, lower left) are seen

Paralympics track race. Photographed on 8 September 2012, at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Paralympics

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

Prosthetic arm, artwork
Prosthetic arm. Computer artwork or a man with a mechanical prosthetic right arm

Bionic limbs, artwork
Bionic limbs. Computer artwork or a man whose right arm and leg have been replaced with robotic prostheses that are controlled by his brain

Bionic arm, artwork
Bionic arm. Computer artwork or a man whose left arm has been replaced with a robotic prosthesis that is controlled by his brain

Sprinters at start of paralympics 100m C015 / 6809
Paralympic sport. View of the legs of sprinters before the start of the 100 metres race at the London Paralympics in 2012. Amputee athletes use special curved prosthetic blades to assist running

Paralympic sprinter on the blocks C015 / 6810
Paralympic sprinter on the blocks

Amputated finger, X-ray C017 / 8010
Amputated finger. X-ray of the hand of a 17 year old male patient who has had the tip of his middle finger amputated

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

Page from the Southern Illustrated News, a Confederate newspaper published at Richmond, Virginia, 1863
CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. Page from the Southern Illustrated News, a Confederate newspaper published at Richmond, Virginia, 1863

Confederate Army physician measuring the pulse of a wounded soldier. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1863
CIVIL WAR: ARMY PHYSICIAN. Confederate Army physician measuring the pulse of a wounded soldier. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1863

RED CROSS POSTER, 1919. Poster advertising Red Cross training for disabled World War I veterans. Lithograph by C. F
RED CROSS POSTER, 1919. Poster advertising Red Cross training for disabled World War I veterans. Lithograph by C.F. Chambers, 1919

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. The Veteran. Wood engraving, 1867, after a painting by Thomas Waterman Wood (1823-1903)

CIVIL WAR: VETERAN, 1867. Veteran with leg amputated below the knee surrounded by a crowd: wood engraving, 1867

CIVIL WAR: VETERAN, 1867. A Confederate veteran of the Civil War with leg amputated below the knee, surrounded by a crowd: wood engraving, 1867

WOUNDED UNION SOLDIER. Alfred A. Stratton, Company G of the 147th New York Volunteers of the Union Army, who was wounded at the Battle of Petersburg, Virginia, 1864

CIVIL WAR: HOSPITAL. A ward in Armory Square Hospital in Washington, D. C. during the Civil War
CIVIL WAR: HOSPITAL. A ward in Armory Square Hospital in Washington, D.C. during the Civil War

CIVIL WAR: WOUNDED. Maimed soldiers and others before the U. S. Christian Commission office in Washington, D. C
CIVIL WAR: WOUNDED. Maimed soldiers and others before the U.S. Christian Commission office in Washington, D.C. April 1865

ARRIVAL OF STUYVESANT, 1647. The arrival of Peter Stuyvesant at New Amsterdam, 27 May 1647, following his appointment as governor of the colony of New Netherland. Wood engraving, American, 1878

STUYVESANT AT FORT ORANGE. Peter Stuyvesant, Governor of New Netherland, near the site of Fort Orange in 1649, ordering that houses in the adjacent village of Beverwyck (later Albany)

STUYVESANT PEAR TREE. Stuyvesant Pear Tree at Third Avenue and 13th Street, Manhattan, New York City. Wood engraving, 1862

1ST BARON OF RAGLAN (1788-1855). Fitzroy James Henry Somerset. English field marshall. Line and stipple engraving, English, 19th century

NEW YORK: WALL STREET. Peter Stuyvesant at the Wall along Wall Street in New Amsterdam. Wood engraving, 19th century

PETER STUYVESANT, 1664. Governor Peter Stuyvesant surrendering New Amsterdam to the British, 8 September 1664: wood engraving, American, late 19th century

STUYVESANT HOUSE, c1670. Peter Stuyvesants house in the Bouwerie, New York City
STUYVESANT HOUSE, c1670. Peter Stuyvesants house in the " Bouwerie, " New York City

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Governor Peter Stuyvesant and Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam parlaying with Indians. Wood engraving, 1855

PETER STUYVESANT (1592-1672). Dutch administrator in America. Steel engraving after a contemporary painting by an unknown artist

DAILY LIFE: BEGGARS. A beggar playing the fiddle accompanied by his wife on the bones. Line engraving, 17th century

PETER STUYVESANT (1592-1672) at the fortified wall built by the Dutch at New Amsterdam, the forerunner of present-day Wall Street in Manhattan: American engraving, 19th century

GOV. PETER STUYVESANT. Destroying the British summons to surrender New Netherland in 1664. Colored engraving, 19th century

Railway Jack and his Surgeon
Portraits of Railway Jack (with his front left leg amputated) and his Surgeon, a Mr R. A. Stock. Railway Jack, owned by a station-master Mr F. G

Paralympics skiier. The Paralympics, run by the International Paralympic Committee, is an event for disabled athletes that is held in parallel with the Olympic Games

Diabetic amputee, angiogram
Diabetic amputee. Coloured angiogram X-ray of the left leg of a 54-year-old diabetic smoker and alcoholic who has had their leg amputated below the knee (lower centre)

Bone infection, X-ray

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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.