Deformity Collection

Bunions, X-ray
Bunions. Coloured X-ray of an elderly womans deformed inward-turning toes due to bunions (orange, lower centre). This deformity (hallux valgus) is caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes

Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. E
Stele of Roma the doorkeeper dedicated to Goddess Astarte. Limestone. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. C. 1400-1365 BC. Origin unknown. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

John Baggridge; commonly called Jack Double-head (w / c on paper)
3504920 John Baggridge; commonly called Jack Double-head (w/c on paper) by Dempsey, John Church (c.1803-77); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: portrait of the Bristol character)

A beared man with breasts
5308151 A beared man with breasts.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a beaded man with female breasts, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

Game Card: Five of acorns based on a German-made game with comic illustrations
FGL5466255 Game Card: Five of acorns based on a German-made game with comic illustrations. A hunchback mounted on a goat sends a spear to a wild boar. Hand-coloured engraving

Woodblock engraving depicting a long-eared Phanesian, who were believed to inhabit certain regions of the ancient
5309167 Woodblock engraving depicting a long-eared Phanesian, who were believed to inhabit certain regions of the ancient earth

Post mortem portrait of Giulia Pastrana. The celebrated human phenomenon was embalmed by her husband after her death in
3566162 Post mortem portrait of Giulia Pastrana. The celebrated human phenomenon was embalmed by her husband after her death in 1860 by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: 1870 ca)

A member of a large-footed tribe
5308154 A member of a large-footed tribe.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of a large-footed tribe at one time thought to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

The Double-Headed Baby (engraving)
8637259 The Double-Headed Baby (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Double-Headed Baby)

A four-eyed man
5308153 A four-eyed man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a four-eyed man, a member of a tribe at one time thought to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

Illustration of a man with a deformed foot and crude crutches
1578330 Illustration of a man with a deformed foot and crude crutches; (add.info.: Illustration of a man with a deformed foot and crude crutches. Dated 14th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lazarus and Baptista Colleredo, Italian conjoined twins (engraving)
8672137 Lazarus and Baptista Colleredo, Italian conjoined twins (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazarus and Baptista Colleredo (1617-1645)

A man with six fingers on each hand
5308150 A man with six fingers on each hand.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of a tribe with six fingers on each hand)

Woodblock engraving depicting a one-breasted woman from an ancient Amazonian tribe, 15th century
5309165 Woodblock engraving depicting a one-breasted woman from an ancient Amazonian tribe, 15th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a one-breasted woman from an ancient Amazonian)

A big-lipped man
5308152 A big-lipped man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a member of the big-lipped tribe which was once believed to inhabit certain areas of the earth)

A goose-headed man
5308149 A goose-headed man.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a goose-headed man, a member of a tribe at one time believed to inhabit certain regions of the earth)

A tribe member with a deformity
5308147 A tribe member with a deformity.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a tribe member whose feet pointed backwards, and who were once believed to inhabit certain regions of Ethiopia)

German made playing card: the jack is represented under the grotesque features of a goggle hunchback
FGL5489045 German made playing card: the jack is represented under the grotesque features of a goggle hunchback and dirty nose wearing objects against the evil eye

ANAMORPHOSIS, 1642 (engraving)
7272508 ANAMORPHOSIS, 1642 (engraving); (add.info.: ANAMORPHOSIS the eye of the Cardinal Column, anamorphosis for cylindrical mirror)

Illustration of a man with a deformed foot and crutches
1578329 Illustration of a man with a deformed foot and crutches; (add.info.: Illustration of a man with a deformed foot and crutches. Dated 14th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe
5308155 A nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe.; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a nose-less, hermaphrodite tribe which the ancients believed inhabited certain regions of the earth)

Deformed dog, 1690. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Deformed dog, 1690

Old Man with a Growth on his Nose, 1645. Creator: Monogrammist Is
Old Man with a Growth on his Nose, 1645

Le Polype difforme flottait sur les rivages, sorte de cyclope souriant et hideux... 1883. Creator: Odilon Redon
Le Polype difforme flottait sur les rivages, sorte de cyclope souriant et hideux (The deformed polyp floated on the shores, a sort of smiling and hideous Cyclops), 1883

Greater bulldog bat (Noctilio leporinus) portrait, Surama, Guyana. Meetyourneighbours.net project

A deformed dromedary
3564109 A deformed dromedary by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Africa 1930 - 1935 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a Somalian in Gobuin, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper)
3563501 Portrait of a Somalian in Gobuin, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Somalia, Gobuin)

Portrait of a man without legs, with his wife and son United States. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of two demented youth United States. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of a seven-year-old boy of color, born with gravely malformed arms United States Philadelphia. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of a dwarfed couple, brother and sister United States Philadelphia. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of a seated man with very short legs United States Philadelphia. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of a man without legs next to a small boy United States Philadelphia. Date of Photograph:1880 ca

Portrait of woman with very elastic skin United States New York. Date of Photograph:1887 ca

Portrait of a man with obvious malformations of hands and feet United States. Date of Photograph:1887 ca

Girl with paralytic club foot and valgus knee, at the civil hospital of Dolo, before the operation performed by Dott. Raffaele Filotico Dolo Civil Hospital. Date of Photograph:31/10/1917

Market scene: in the center, a disabled man on the back of a donkey. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Fresco by fra Angelico in the chapel of Nicholas V in the Vatican Museums in Rome. The work shows Saint Lawrence offering the treasures of the Church to the poor

A couple of dwarfs in wedding clothes United States. Date of Photograph:1862-1864

Portrait of two couples of dwarfs in formal dress. Date of Photograph:29/11/1864

Portrait of a Somalian in Gbuin Africa Somalia, Gbuin. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1940

St. Peter heals the cripple. Tapestry on a cartoon by Raffaello, preserved in the Royal Palace of Milan. Milan Royal Palace Tapestry Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

One of the two "Hunchback" holy-water basins. Sculptural work of the Church of Sant'Anastasia, Verona, Veneto Verona Church of Sant'Anastasia Holy Water Font High Renaissance

Deformed woman of Prague, 1596 (engraving)
7186268 Deformed woman of Prague, 1596 (engraving) by Austrian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deformed woman of Prague, 1596)

Tristan and Isalde in the Baumgarten, 1837 (engraving)
7273660 Tristan and Isalde in the Baumgarten, 1837 (engraving); 13.2x9.5 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Illustration from the folk books, " 13 & 14)

193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81633 193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20.3x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

La Gran Nusta Mania Occollo
BON78185 La Gran Nusta Mania Occollo by Mexican School, (18th century); 46.3x38.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

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"Embracing the Uniqueness: Exploring the Complexity of Deformity" In a world where beauty standards often prevail, deformities challenge our perceptions and push us to question what it truly means to be normal. From bunions causing discomfort with every step to X-rays revealing intricate skeletal abnormalities, deformity manifests itself in various forms. Take John Baggridge, affectionately known as Jack Double-head. His physical appearance may have been unconventional, but his spirit shone through his unique features. Similarly, a coloured MRI brain scan unveils the complexities of Sturge-Weber syndrome, reminding us that beneath the surface lies an intricate tapestry of human diversity. Nature too holds its share of anomalies; like the Greater bulldog bat captured in Surama, Guyana. Its portrait showcases how even within species, individual differences can arise – a testament to nature's boundless creativity. Moving beyond creatures and humans alike, we encounter historical artifacts such as the Stele of Roma dedicated to Goddess Astarte. This ancient relic reminds us that throughout history people have sought solace and protection from higher powers despite their physical imperfections. Artistic expressions also shed light on society's perception of deformity. The engraving depicting the deformed woman of Prague in 1596 serves as a haunting reminder that prejudice has long plagued humanity. Meanwhile, Tristan and Isalde find love amidst adversity in an 1837 engraving by Baumgarten - showcasing how beauty transcends physical appearances. Throughout literature and folklore too we find tales exploring deformity's impact on individuals' lives - Edgar Allan Poe's "Hop-Frog" delves into themes of revenge fueled by societal ridicule while "The Rhinegold and Valkyrie" illustrates mime writhing under lashes received due to his unusual appearance. Even explorations across continents reveal encounters with difference.