Deformities Collection

Treating the Spine (3)
Chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding neck and body in any desired position

Treating the Spine (1)
Armchair designed to correct deformities of the spine : the patient can get on with her reading while treatment is in progress

A Cripple Race in the Olden Time (engraving)
2781199 A Cripple Race in the Olden Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cripple Race in the Olden Time)

Joseph Carey Merrick, 1889 (b / w photo)
2600202 Joseph Carey Merrick, 1889 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Joseph Carey Merrick (1862-90) English man known as the " Elephant Man"

Barnum and Baileys Show (engraving)
1064096 Barnum and Baileys Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barnum and Baileys Show)

The Pigmies in Piccadilly, Lucia Zarate and General Mite, with the Exhibitor (engraving)
1106989 The Pigmies in Piccadilly, Lucia Zarate and General Mite, with the Exhibitor (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pigmies in Piccadilly)

Mechanical appliances for deformities (engraving)
5223917 Mechanical appliances for deformities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanical appliances for deformities)

Deformities (engraving)
5223916 Deformities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deformities. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser)

Mustang stallion in the Wild Horse Sanctuary, California, USA; Shingleton, California, United States of America

Monsters Born From The Deluge. After Wood Engravings In The Chronique De Nuremberg Printed 1493. From Science And Literature In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London 1878

Deformed hands, X-ray C017 / 7561
Deformed hands. X-ray of the hands of a 7 year old female patient with congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of the fingers

The Deformito-Mania
Satirical cartoon on what Punch calls the " taste for the Monstrous" by the general public, encouraged particularly by the exhibits at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly

Monsters born from the Deluge, after the wood engravings in the Chronique de Nuremberg
XJF147336 Monsters born from the Deluge, after the wood engravings in the Chronique de Nuremberg, printed in 1493, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult, with deformed foot, perched on Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) twig with catkins, West Yorkshire, England, March

Leon Dufourmentel, French surgeon C016 / 4586
Leon Dufourmentel (1884-1957), French surgeon. Dufourmentel was a specialist in reconstructive maxillofacial surgery. During World War I

Body-Straighteners
A choice of halters designed to straighten the backs and shoulders of patients inclined to curvature of the spine, rounded shoulders and other deformities. Date: 1900

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

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

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

Neurofibromatosis, 17th century artwork
Neurofibromatosis. 17th century artwork of a man with neck deformities (neurofibromas) due to neurofibromatosis. These tumours arise from the fibrous coverings of nerves

Treating the Spine (4)
Oscillating chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding neck and body in any desired position

Treating the Spine (2)
Chair designed to correct deformities of the spine, holding it in any desired position

Hideous Deformity
Hideous growth observed and reported by Dr Georg Abraham Mercklin, German physician

Attached Twins
Two females born attached by their buttocks

Child with One Eye
Child with one eye

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"Unveiling the Complexities of Deformities: From Thalidomide to Mechanical Appliances" In a world where beauty standards often dominate, deformities serve as a poignant reminder of the extraordinary diversity within humanity. One such example is thalidomide, infamous for its devastating effects on unborn children during the 1950s and 1960s. This drug manifested in two forms - one causing limb abnormalities while the other resulted in internal organ malformations. The spine, an essential pillar of our bodies, can also fall victim to deformities. Treating these spinal irregularities has been an ongoing challenge for medical professionals throughout history. Engravings depicting both successful treatments (Treating the Spine (3)) and early attempts (Treating the Spine (1)) offer glimpses into this arduous journey. Delving further into history reveals society's fascination with physical differences. An intriguing engraving titled "A Cripple Race in the Olden Time" transports us back to ancient times when even disabilities were celebrated through unique competitions. Similarly captivating are photographs like Joseph Carey Merrick's haunting black-and-white portrait from 1889, showcasing his severe facial deformity that earned him fame as "The Elephant Man. " Entertainment industries have not shied away from exploiting human anomalies either; Barnum and Bailey's Show capitalized on public curiosity by featuring individuals with various deformities in their spectacles. Another engraving depicts Lucia Zarate and General Mite alongside their exhibitor at "The Pigmies in Piccadilly, " highlighting how exploitation was prevalent even among marginalized communities. However, amidst these tales of exploitation lies hope and progress. The advent of mechanical appliances brought relief to those suffering from deformities by providing support or corrective measures – a testament to human ingenuity showcased through engravings capturing these inventions. Beyond man-made interventions, nature itself presents us with awe-inspiring deformities.