Deformed Collection (page 5)

Two pictures of a womans torso, one showing a woman without a corset, the other showing the effects on the internal
NATURE VERSUS CORSETS, 1903. Two pictures of a womans torso, one showing a woman without a corset, the other showing the effects on the internal organs and bones while wearing a corset

Woman sewing leggings. Lithograph, English, 19th century, after a Chinese drawing
CHINA: STOCKING-MAKER. Woman sewing leggings. Lithograph, English, 19th century, after a Chinese drawing

The deliberately crippled feet of an upper class Chinese woman
CHINA: LILY FOOT, c1900. The deliberately crippled feet of an upper class Chinese woman

A lily footed woman of China. Stereograph, c1900
CHINA: LILY FOOT, c1900. A lily footed woman of China. Stereograph, c1900

Extreme deformity of the skeleton of a 21 year-old Native American due to rickets
RICKETS. Extreme deformity of the skeleton of a 21 year-old Native American due to rickets, showing enlargement of the end of the bones

An x-ray of a lily footed woman of China, c1890-1923
CHINA: LILY FOOT. An x-ray of a lily footed woman of China, c1890-1923

A lily footed woman of China. Stereograph, c1905
CHINA: LILY FOOD, c1905. A lily footed woman of China. Stereograph, c1905

American Robin (Turdus migratorius) juvenile, with deformed upper mandible to beak, perched on birdbath in garden, North Dakota, U.S.A. September

Deformed white eyed moray eel (Siderea thysoidea), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Upper Paria Canyon
Nobody, North America, USA, Arizona, North Coyote Buttes, Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, BLM Lands, Unique Formations of Navajo Sandstone and Chinle Shale forming Waves

USA, Arizona, North Coyote Buttes, Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, BLM Lands, Unique Twisted Tower Formations of Navajo Sandstone and Chinle Shale

PERU: AYMARA SKULL. Artificially deformed skull of an Aymara Native American from Peru

CHARLES de SAINT-EVREMOND (c1614-1703). Charles de Marguetel de Saint-Denis, Seigneur de Saint-Evremond. French writer. Stipple engraving, English, 1810

JOSEPH MERRICK (1864-1890). English medical anomaly, known as the Elephant Man. Wood engraving, 1886

Fossilized deformed tooth from Straight-tusked Elephant (Elephas antiquus) from Cromer Forest Beds, laid down over 500, 000 years ago

Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre) close-up of fasciated flower, probably caused by late frost, with Bumblebee (Bombus sp.) feeding, Powys, Wales, june

Common Oak (Quercus robur) trunk with burrs, growing in ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Common Oak (Quercus robur) close-up of trunk with burr, growing in ancient woodland, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) shoot with fasciation, Powys, Wales, july
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) shoot with fasciation, Powys, Wales, july

Red deer stag with deformed antlers. Taken on the isle of Jura, scotland

Domestic Sheep, dead lamb, close-up of deformed head, was born alive, England, april

Infected bee, SEM
Diseased bee. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a honeybee (Apis mellifera) infected with mites (Varroa sp. not seen)

Sculpture of a deformed human head on the exterior of the Church of Santa Maria Formosa, Venice. The head has been interpreted as a talisman against the evil eye

Thalassaemia, X-ray
Thalassaemia. Coloured hand X-ray of a patient with thalassaemia, also known as Cooleys anaemia. The bones of the hand show demineralization (lighter patches)

Scoliosis of the back, contour map. Computer artwork showing a dorsal (back) view of a human back with scoliosis, with contours showing the shape of the surface

Back deformities, historical anatomical artwork. These patients all have spinal deformities leading to abnormal curvatures of the back

Arthritic joint. Conceptual image of an arthritic joint (red and white) surrounded by healthy joints (white). The healthy joints have smooth, well- defined edges

Cleft lip. Image 2 of 2. Artwork of the face of a person with a cleft, or hare, lip following surgery to correct it. A cleft lip is a birth defect caused by a failure of the face to fuse together

Scoliosis spine deformity, X-ray
Scoliosis sideways deformity of the spine of a woman, coloured X-ray. The spine (upper centre) is severely bent. The deformity affected the patients posture

Coloured X-ray of a womans flat foot
Flat foot. Coloured X-ray of the flat foot of a 25 year old woman. The decreased arching of the foot in this condition, also known as pes planus, means that her sole lies flat on the ground

Osteoporosis of the spine, CT scan
Osteoporosis of the spine. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of the twisted lumbar vertebrae of a woman with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis of spine, X-ray
Osteoporosis. Coloured X-ray of a rear view of the lumbar (lower) spine of an elderly woman showing scoliosis (sideways curvature) of the spine caused by osteoporosis

Arthritic hand, computer artwork. The finger and wrist joints are inflamed and swollen. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by the immune system attacking the bodys own tissues

Arthritic hand, conceptual artwork. Arthritis is a degenerative disease that results in the loss of cartilage between joints (red), causing pain and inflammation

Arthritic hands, X-ray
Arthritic hands. Coloured X-ray of the deformed hands of a patient suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The patients fingers are abnormally bent because of damage to the joints

Scoliosis of the spine, artwork

Pagets disease, light micrograph
Pagets disease. Light micrograph of a section through bone tissue from a skull affected by Pagets disease, or osteitis deformans

Amputated toe, X-ray
Amputated toe. Coloured frontal (left) and oblique (right) X-rays of a foot of a diabetic, showing an amputated second toe

Arthrosis of the knee, X-ray
Arthrosis of the knee, coloured frontal X-ray. The joint is swollen and there are osteophytes, abnormal bony growths (pointed protrusions), seen on the bone at centre

Bunion, X-ray
Bunion. Coloured X-ray of a bunion (hallux valgus, upper right), the swelling of the joint between the big toe and the first metatarsal bone in the foot

Large tumour of the head, 18th century

Bone softening, 18th century

Mutant sheep, 18th century

Miguelon reconstruction. Artwork of a reconstruction (right) based on a Homo heidelbergensis fossil skull (left). This reconstruction is based on Cranium 5

Plum pocket infection, light micrograph
Plum pocket infection. Light micrograph of a section through a plum gall caused by the plum pocket fungus (Taphrina pruni)

Arthritic hands
MODEL RELEASED. Arthritic hands. Hands of a person that have become deformed due to arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the joints causing inflammation and pain

Spine in Morquio syndrome, X-ray
Coloured X-ray (side view) of the spine in a 7 year old patient with Morquio syndrome showing deformed vertebral bones (osteodysplasia). Morquio syndrome is an inherited lysosomal storage disorder

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"Unveiling the Deformed: A Journey through Curiosities and Oddities" Step into a world where peculiarities reign supreme, as we embark on a captivating journey through the realm of deformity. From the enchanting canals of Venice to the mysterious Antipope's domain, Italy sets the stage for our exploration. Intriguingly, bunions and X-rays intertwine in this narrative, shedding light on medical anomalies that have fascinated mankind for centuries. As if plucked from a sideshow poster circa 1945, The Frog Boy beckons us with his enigmatic presence, reminding us of humanity's fascination with what lies beyond normalcy. Echoes of Victor Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame resonate as we delve into tales like Chinese foot-binding - an ancient practice that transformed women's feet into delicate works of art but left them forever deformed. Comfort to the Corns, a hand-colored engraving from 1800, offers insight into historical attempts at alleviating foot ailments. Nature itself joins this parade of oddities; a wind-blown tree stands tall amidst its straightened counterparts. John Baggridge or Jack Double-head captivates with his dual visage captured on paper – an embodiment of duality within deformity. From literature to artistry, Songes De Pantagruel transports us further down this rabbit hole where imagination knows no bounds. In Kyabe, Chad - Africa emerges another marvel: Sara Man adorned with enormous lip plates showcasing cultural practices that redefine beauty norms. But it doesn't end there; even ancient civilizations bear witness to our fascination with deformity. Stele of Roma dedicated to Goddess Astarte unveils how even doorkeepers were not exempt from being immortalized due to their unique physical traits. Lastly, we confront shocking realities such as binding girls' feet in China – an East Asian tradition leaving lasting imprints on those who endured it.