Wooden Leg Collection

Dick Dock, or the Lobster and Crab, 1806. Scene outside an alehouse by the River Thames. A Greenwich Pensioner with a wooden leg takes the hand of a soldier

View of Greenwich (England), one summer evening, from the heights of the park, at the back, the London skyline
MMM5485001 View of Greenwich (England), one summer evening, from the heights of the park, at the back, the London skyline by Cox, David, the younger (1809-85); National Maritime Museum, London

Maritime triumph or confederate favors
MMM5484579 Maritime triumph or confederate favors; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Maritime triumph or confederate favors)

An engraving depicting a soldier with a wooden leg, 19th century
5311203 An engraving depicting a soldier with a wooden leg, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint)
7342010 England - Plate 12.' A Greenwich Pensioner with wooden leg leaning on a stick (aquatint) by Murray, John (19th century); 32.9x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An enemy bearing down, hope in the distance (engraving)
8642719 An enemy bearing down, hope in the distance (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An enemy bearing down, hope in the distance)

Faults on both sides (colour litho)
8655823 Faults on both sides (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faults on both sides. Pirate who has lost an arm and a leg)

Advertisement for Signor Paulo's Night at the Royalty Theatre, 1822 (engraving)
8677744 Advertisement for Signor Paulo's Night at the Royalty Theatre, 1822 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board)
650733 Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Park, London. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

The story of the residents, in front of the King Charles court building at Greenwich Hospital
MMM5461544 The story of the residents, in front of the King Charles court building at Greenwich Hospital, a resident with a wooden leg, wearing the regulatory uniform

Description of the battles on land and at sea, in two volumes, by the Royal Library of Greenwich and Chelsea
MMM5478584 Description of the battles on land and at sea, in two volumes, by the Royal Library of Greenwich and Chelsea (colour etching) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); National Maritime Museum

Thos Scott [of the] Wager Ward' [at Greenwich Hospital], 1843 (coloured lithograph)
7341642 Thos Scott [of the] Wager Ward' [at Greenwich Hospital], 1843 (coloured lithograph) by Fairland, Thomas (1804-52); 41.7x27.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

It was in Trafalgar Bay, a veteran explaining a painting to a young boy, c.1880 (colour litho)
MMM5485437 It was in Trafalgar Bay, a veteran explaining a painting to a young boy, c.1880 (colour litho); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: It was in Trafalgar Bay)

Legs prosthesis intended for the poor and beggars. Engraving from a work on the amputations of the members of
FGL5487545 Legs prosthesis intended for the poor and beggars. Engraving from a work on the amputations of the members of the French surgeon Ambroise Pare (1509-1590). 1551.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Engraving depicting an elderly man walking with a wooden leg through the streets of London, 19th century
5308982 Engraving depicting an elderly man walking with a wooden leg through the streets of London, 19th century; (add.info)

Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab
MMM5484584 Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab)

A meeting of veterans of the British Army and Navy, who served under Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
MMM5460231 A meeting of veterans of the British Army and Navy, who served under Horatio Nelson (1758-1805): Chelsea residents (dressed in red) and Greenwich Hospital (dressed in blue)

Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras'
5308450 Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras'.; (add.info.: Engraving for Samuel Butler's 'Hudibras'. Hudibras (left) and Ralpho (right)

Legs prosthesis provided for riders. Engraving from a work on the amputations of the members of the French surgeon
FGL5487605 Legs prosthesis provided for riders. Engraving from a work on the amputations of the members of the French surgeon Ambroise Pare (1509-1590). 1551.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Soldier memories, 1860. Creator: Johan Christoffer Boklund
Soldier memories, 1860

Beggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632. Creator: Jan Georg van Vliet
Beggar with a Wooden Leg, 1632. From The Beggar, plate 2

Plate 12 for Thomas Smollett's The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, 1785. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Plate 12 for Thomas Smollett's The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, 1785

Improvement of the Morals, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Improvement of the Morals, 1786

View of the Inn De Schulp and the Herberg Rozendael on the Ringdijk in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the Inn De Schulp and the Herberg Rozendael on the Ringdijk in Amsterdam, 1700-1799. On the left the Oetewaler Bridge over the Ringvaart

Treasure Island, Newark, NJ, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Treasure Island, Newark, NJ, 1937. W.P.A Federal Children's Theatre Presents Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO193109 The Prince at Grass and The Prince in Clover, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Platonic Love, May 30, 1807. May 30, 1807. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Platonic Love, May 30, 1807

A Disabled Man with a Crutch and a Wooden Leg, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Disabled Man with a Crutch and a Wooden Leg, 1616. Series: Les Gobbi

"When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration)
7304529 "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back" Pierre Daumesnil (1814), 1896 (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The Quidam Association of old sailors meeting in a pub, 1831 (lithograph)
7235377 The Quidam Association of old sailors meeting in a pub, 1831 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier. 1831 (engraving)
7234790 A rich miser listens with an ear trumpet to a poor soldier.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

One-legged sailors and sailing ship on a London street. 1831 (engraving)
7234775 One-legged sailors and sailing ship on a London street.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Silver, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109877 John Silver, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

M (letter shown by two invalids)
6523515 M (letter shown by two invalids) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G. Lecocq, publisher, Amiens (Somme), s. d

V is for veteran (colour litho)
7149222 V is for veteran (colour litho) by Dalziel Brothers (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: V is for veteran)

La princesse Eudocie (Eudoxie) (408-460) devant la tombe de saint Etienne - Princess Eudoxia before the Tomb of Saint
FIA5400139 La princesse Eudocie (Eudoxie) (408-460) devant la tombe de saint Etienne - Princess Eudoxia before the Tomb of Saint Stephen - Peinture de la famille Vergos (active fin 15eme siecle) - c

Le jour de la pension. (Deux anciens combattants infirmes et portant leurs decorations militaires sur leur uniforme)
FIA5382021 Le jour de la pension. (Deux anciens combattants infirmes et portant leurs decorations militaires sur leur uniforme, vont a la banque pour toucher leur pension de retraite)

Daumesnil refusant de rendre Vincennes aux allies (engraving)
7179206 Daumesnil refusant de rendre Vincennes aux allies (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daumesnil refusant de rendre Vincennes aux allies)

"Pegging two for his heels"(engraving)
7178041 " Pegging two for his heels" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Distressed Ship-Owners (engraving)
7177865 Distressed Ship-Owners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distressed Ship-Owners)

Sir Brook Watson, Chairman of Lloyd s, 1796-1806 (engraving)
7184993 Sir Brook Watson, Chairman of Lloyd s, 1796-1806 (engraving) by Dighton, Robert the younger (1786-1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Brook Watson, Chairman of Lloyds of London)

Silas Wegg from Our Mutual Friend, by Charles Dickens (gravure)
7184897 Silas Wegg from Our Mutual Friend, by Charles Dickens (gravure) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silas Wegg from Our Mutual Friend, by Charles Dickens)

The lamb is able to run about again (colour litho)
7193514 The lamb is able to run about again (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lamb is able to run about again)

Illustration for The Amateur Gentleman by Jeffery Farnol (colour litho)
7160243 Illustration for The Amateur Gentleman by Jeffery Farnol (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Bo sun, favour me)

M: Manicroc
6523539 M: Manicroc by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet. Pellerin & Cie, printer and publisher, circa 1890)

N: Non-for
6523540 N: Non-for by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Comic Military Alphabet. Pellerin & Cie, printer and publisher, circa 1890)

Having said that, this poor invalid gives us a curtsy, and goes hobbling off from Scenes from the Private and Public Life of Animals, ca. 1837-47

No. 4: Cook, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 4: Cook, February 15, 1799

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In the quaint coastal town of Dick Dock, known for its maritime history, there lies a legendary tale that has been passed down through generations. It all began in the year 1806 at a local tavern called The Lobster and Crab. As the story goes, there was a sailor named Pierre Daumesnil who had lost his leg during a fierce battle at sea. Determined not to let this setback define him, he made a vow to reclaim his place on board once he retrieved his wooden leg. This courageous promise inspired many and became an emblem of resilience. Centuries later, in 1896, an illustration captured this remarkable scene from Pierre's life. The intricate artwork depicted him standing tall with his prosthetic limb held high as if proclaiming victory over adversity. It was titled "When you give me back my leg, I'll give you my place back. " Wooden legs have long symbolized strength and perseverance throughout history. In Francois Voltaire's renowned novel Candide, published in 1787, an engraving showcased the harsh reality behind Europe's sugar consumption: slaves forced to work on plantations while wearing wooden legs. The significance of these limbs extended beyond their practical use; they brought people together too. In 1831, members of The Quidam Association - old sailors who had experienced life on choppy waters - gathered in a cozy pub to share stories and camaraderie. Meanwhile, another engraving from that same year portrayed a rich miser attentively listening to a poor soldier using an ear trumpet. This image served as a reminder that wealth could never replace empathy or understanding. Amidst bustling London streets also thrived one-legged sailors proudly displaying their wooden appendages alongside majestic sailing ships. Their presence added color and character to the vibrant cityscape while embodying tales of adventure and resilience. Literature often drew inspiration from these captivating figures too.