Crutches Collection (page 4)

Palermo (engraving)
729442 Palermo (engraving) by Weber, Theodore (1838-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palermo. Engraving by Theodore Weber)

The mutilated by war against the defenders of the sacred soil of the Fatherland (colour litho)
2808637 The mutilated by war against the defenders of the sacred soil of the Fatherland (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Summer, 1624 (panel) (pair of 81007)
RAF81006 Summer, 1624 (panel) (pair of 81007) by Droochsloot, Joost Cornelisz. (1586-1666); 41.3x87 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Beggars, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille (1818-62
REV326142 Beggars, after Jacques Callot (1592-1635) engraved by Adrien Lavieille (1818-62) (colour engraving) by Racinet, Albert Charles August (1825-93) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

For Valour : King George decorating Private Thomas Hughes
STC359749 For Valour : King George decorating Private Thomas Hughes, of the Connaught Rangers, with the V.C. in Hyde Park, June 2nd, 1917, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

Gout (oil on panel)
TW429438 Gout (oil on panel) by Thompson, Mark (1812-1875); 20.8x13.6 cm; Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, Tyne & Wear, UK; eSunderland Museums; British, out of copyright

A nurse attending the wounded at the Federal hospital in Nashville, Tennessee (b / w photo)
PNP268577 A nurse attending the wounded at the Federal hospital in Nashville, Tennessee (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Misery (oil on panel)
XKH152622 Misery (oil on panel) by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz. van de (1589-1662); 37x29 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London
STC188364 An Exquisite Taste, with an Enlarged Understanding, published by Thomas McLean, London, 1827 (colour litho) by English School

Man from First to Last requires Assistance (engraving)
1618013 Man from First to Last requires Assistance (engraving) by Phillip, John (1817-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man from First to Last requires Assistance)

Christmas on Crutches, Home from the War (litho)
1600481 Christmas on Crutches, Home from the War (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas on Crutches, Home from the War)

The Holy Grotto, Lourdes, showing the Crutches of Pilgrims who Claim to have been cured (engraving)
1606432 The Holy Grotto, Lourdes, showing the Crutches of Pilgrims who Claim to have been cured (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Grotto)

Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
3750117 Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); (add.info.: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Caption reads: Tiny Tim with his crutches)

The Woundeds Promenade, 1917 (pencil on paper)
3087842 The Woundeds Promenade, 1917 (pencil on paper) by Armington, Frank Milton (1876-1941); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

Chimney sweep, peasant and beggar, 15th Century (coloured engraving)
976128 Chimney sweep, peasant and beggar, 15th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney sweep, peasant and beggar, 15th Century)

Ms. New Coll 380, f31r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle
833740 Ms. New Coll 380, f31r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

"All at once the door opened and an old, old Woman
3474202 " All at once the door opened and an old, old Woman, supporting herself on a crutch came hobbling out A...", from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

Nil Amplius Opto "I am at the Summit of my Wishes, pub
2962495 Nil Amplius Opto " I am at the Summit of my Wishes, pub. 1780 (hand coloured engraving by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Nurse attending wounded soldiers in hospital, Nashville, Tennessee (b / w photo)
PNP375366 Nurse attending wounded soldiers in hospital, Nashville, Tennessee (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Advertisement for Doctor Parmenters Magnetic Oil, 1840s (colour litho)
PNP383893 Advertisement for Doctor Parmenters Magnetic Oil, 1840s (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stop, friend! Read, reason and reflect)

The First Wounded, London Hospital, 1914, 1914 (oil on canvas)
657119 The First Wounded, London Hospital, 1914, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 62x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Wounded, London Hospital, 1914)

Aimable Jean Jacques Pelissier (1794-1864) Duke of Malakoff visiting the wounded soldiers
CHT322532 Aimable Jean Jacques Pelissier (1794-1864) Duke of Malakoff visiting the wounded soldiers after the capture of Sebastopol in 1855 (colour litho) by Lepan (fl.1855); Bibliotheque Nationale

Ms 5080 fol. 373r Two lepers begging, from Le Miroir Historial
CHT179388 Ms 5080 fol.373r Two lepers begging, from Le Miroir Historial, by Vincent de Beauvais (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)
5864438 The Devil upon Two Sticks, c.1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)
5864435 Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c.1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ernest Hemingway (b / w photo)
5999490 Ernest Hemingway (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Hemingway.); © Look and Learn

Distributing Alms, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
3930930 Distributing Alms, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Vinckeboons, David (1576-1629); 35x53 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Old Beggar with One Crutch, c. 1622 (etching)
3740467 Old Beggar with One Crutch, c.1622 (etching) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Saint Paul Healing the Sick at Lystra, (oil on canvas)
990412 Saint Paul Healing the Sick at Lystra, (oil on canvas) by Dujardin, Karel (1626-78); 179x139 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Paul Healing the Sick at Lystra)

Beggar with Wooden Leg. Creator: Unknown
Beggar with Wooden Leg

Beggar with Crutches and Sack. Creator: Unknown
Beggar with Crutches and Sack

Beggar with Crutches and Hat, Back View. Creator: Unknown
Beggar with Crutches and Hat, Back View

Old Beggar with One Crutch. Creator: Unknown
Old Beggar with One Crutch

One-Eyed Woman. Creator: Unknown
One-Eyed Woman

Beggar with Crutches and Cap. Creator: Unknown
Beggar with Crutches and Cap

Beggar Woman with Crutches. Creator: Unknown
Beggar Woman with Crutches

Beggar with Crutches and Hat, Back View, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Crutches and Hat, Back View, c. 1622

Beggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Beggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632

Beggar with Two Crutches, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Beggar with Two Crutches, 1632

Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Cripple with Crutch and Wooden Leg, c. 1622

Beggar with Crutches and Cap, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Crutches and Cap, c. 1622

Beggar with Crutches and Sack, c. 1622. Creator: Jacques Callot
Beggar with Crutches and Sack, c. 1622

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"Crutches: A Symbol of Resilience and Hope" In the quaint town of Kinver, Staffordshire, the Bethany Children's Home stands as a sanctuary for those in need. Among its walls, crutches become more than just support; they embody strength and determination. Across continents, at Lourdes - The Grotto, crutches tell tales of miraculous healing. Bernadette's encounter with the divine in 1905 left her walking without them, leaving behind a powerful reminder of faith's transformative power. At Pyrford St Nicholas' Waifs and Strays Society, crutches serve as beacons of compassion. They aid children on their journey towards independence and self-discovery. In Reading, Berkshire's No. 1 War Hospital, crutches bear witness to sacrifice. Wounded soldiers lean on them for physical stability while finding solace in their unwavering spirit amidst adversity. John L. Burns' battle-scarred crutch tells an extraordinary story from across the Atlantic. At Gettysburg during the American Civil War, this veteran fought valiantly despite his age—his indomitable will etched into every splintered piece. Even in satirical illustrations like "The Modern Job. Or John Bull and his Comforts. " from 1816 London streets resonate with social commentary about reliance on societal constructs—a metaphorical use that challenges norms. Yet within West Byfleet's St Nicholas Home for Crippled Children lies hope personified through these aids. Here they empower young souls to overcome physical limitations and embrace life’s endless possibilities. From sports arenas to everyday lives – even snooker player Alex Hurricane Higgins found himself temporarily dependent on a plastered foot resting upon trusty crutches – reminding us that setbacks are mere stepping stones towards triumphs yet to come.