Wood Leg Collection

THE GUEUX - The beggar has the wooden leg engraving of 1632 with the strong water by Jacques Callot (1592-1635)
JEB4889647 THE GUEUX - The beggar has the wooden leg engraving of 1632 with the strong water by Jacques Callot (1592-1635), Dim in cm 13, 9x8

Modes: Major and Minor - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219801 Modes: Major and Minor - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220244 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

An archer hunter, followed by his mount - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons
JEB4940130 An archer hunter, followed by his mount - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

An archer hunter, followed by a horse - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons
JEB4940112 An archer hunter, followed by a horse - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

Letter I: War invalid, beg 20th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4204097 Letter I: War invalid, beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info.: Drolatic album (abecedary). Series number 4 in Albums-chromo on canvas. Chromolithographs on tissue

Le roy Benius ou Saint Benoit (by Nursie, 480-547) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel"
JEB4934322 Le roy Benius ou Saint Benoit (by Nursie, 480-547) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: The taking of arms in the grand square with a war
LUX4802012 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: The taking of arms in the grand square with a war wounded sitting on a chair, 1918; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Letter I: invalid, Indian, ibis, musical instrument. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216314 Letter I: invalid, Indian, ibis, musical instrument. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter I: invalid, Indian, ibis, musical instrument)

General view, an archer followed by animals and columns of the 12th century - Mosaic of the choir built at
JEB4940107 General view, an archer followed by animals and columns of the 12th century - Mosaic of the choir built at the instigation of the Eveque Guy de Lons (died 1141)

World War I: couple age, man wears a protheses to the leg - Historic photo, couple, man with prothesis
IMB4933331 World War I: couple age, man wears a protheses to the leg - Historic photo, couple, man with prothesis, ca 1915 Photography; (add.info.: World War I: couple age)

Letter I J and M: Invalid Guere and Juggler, Mere Michele and Pere Lustucru (popular song)
DUV4204102 Letter I J and M: Invalid Guere and Juggler, Mere Michele and Pere Lustucru (popular song), beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info.: Drolatic album (abecedary)

Death, represented by a skeleton, leading a cripple by the hand. Medievale engraving, color enhancement 19th century
NWI4959143 Death, represented by a skeleton, leading a cripple by the hand. Medievale engraving, color enhancement 19th century.; (add.info.: Death, represented by a skeleton)

First World War: Patriotic map showing a veteran with a wooden leg educating a young child to resistance
LUX4744552 First World War: Patriotic map showing a veteran with a wooden leg educating a young child to resistance and titled the School of Glory

Chelsea Pensioner and Greenwich Pensioner. Army veteran in the redcoat uniform of the Chelsea Hospital holding a pipe
FLO4688662 Chelsea Pensioner and Greenwich Pensioner. Army veteran in the redcoat uniform of the Chelsea Hospital holding a pipe

Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing. The Pluralist and the Soldier
FLO4718155 Disabled soldier begging charity from a rich parson and receiving nothing. The Pluralist and the Soldier. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy

Le Triboulet, 1882: Women's strike (engraving)
ICA4929666 Le Triboulet, 1882: Women's strike (engraving) by Blass, J. (Douat, Albert called) (1847-1892); (add.info.: Le Triboulet, 1882_9_3 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat BlassJ)

Amputation of the leg by means of a saw, -in "gersdorf, Buch der Wundzarren", 1540
LSE4402523 Amputation of the leg by means of a saw, -in " gersdorf, Buch der Wundzarren", 1540. by German School

The Pharmacy, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4671977 The Pharmacy, 15th century (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Pharmacy shop)

Captain Mackra and the pirate has wooden leg Engraving from "
GIA4722891 Captain Mackra and the pirate has wooden leg Engraving from " The Pirates Own Book" 19th century by American School

Infirm forces at the Toulon Bagne in the 19th century. Engraving in "
XEE4143518 Infirm forces at the Toulon Bagne in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation A nos jours" (1877) by Pierre Zaccone (1817-1895)

Eskimos: Shulamina, Tulluachiu and Tirikshiu, 19th century
LSE4083942 Eskimos: Shulamina, Tulluachiu and Tirikshiu, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eskimos: Shulamina, Tulluachiu and Tirikshiu)

The Romanian police discovered the treasure of the chief of the robbers who pretended to
XEE4184018 The Romanian police discovered the treasure of the chief of the robbers who pretended to be an old one-legged beggar. Engraving. One of " Le petit journal illustrious", 1928

La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 21, 1869 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875)
ICA4935058 La Chanson illustree (magazine), number 21, 1869 - Illustration by Hadol (1835-1875): The centenary of Napoleon - Centenary, Invalides - Napoleon I by Hadol

Captain Bellormeaus shyness - "I am delighted to see you alive"
XEE4116233 Captain Bellormeaus shyness - " I am delighted to see you alive". Character from Albert Robidas book. Cover " The Little Frenchman illustrated" of 02/12/1899

Allegory of lying represents ugly, bad hair and bad clothes
XEE4136069 Allegory of lying represents ugly, bad hair and bad clothes. Her clothing is filled with tongues and masks. The burning straw illustrates the lack of subsistence of his words

Illustration of Cham (1819-1879) in The Charivari, 1873-1-15 - Winter, Invalides
ICA4871251 Illustration of Cham (1819-1879) in The Charivari, 1873-1-15 - Winter, Invalides, Meteo - Saisons by Cham (Amedee Charles Henri de Noe) (1818-79); (add.info)

Two war invalids: a butt talking to a penguin. Chromolithography of the 19th century
XEE4414969 Two war invalids: a butt talking to a penguin. Chromolithography of the 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two war invalids)

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 389, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4924382 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 389, Satirique en Couleurs, 1878_9_22: Le dernier miracle de Lourdes - Anticlericalism - Lourdes - Illustration by Edouard Guillaumin (Pepin)

Portrait of Baron Pierre Yriex Daumesnil (1776-1832) - Portrait of Pierre Yriex
XEE4150593 Portrait of Baron Pierre Yriex Daumesnil (1776-1832) - Portrait of Pierre Yriex (Pierre-Yrieix) Daumesnil (1776-1832)

Cartoon of the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy
XEE4158783 Cartoon of the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy, from Le petit Journal, June 1896 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Renewal of the Triplice)

Gueux playing street music, Holland, XVIIth century
LSE4080437 Gueux playing street music, Holland, XVIIth century. by Venne, Adriaen Pietersz van de (1589-1662) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Les Invalides - in "Souvenirs d un loaneur"by Eugene Forest, circa 1830
LSE4082508 Les Invalides - in " Souvenirs d un loAneur" by EugAne Forest, circa 1830. by Forest, Eugene Hippolyte (b.1808); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Allegory of vice represented by a dwarf squeezing a hydra
XEE4135625 Allegory of vice represented by a dwarf squeezing a hydra. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften und Allegorien bildich dargestellt fur Zeichner

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"From Ancient Amputations to Modern Prosthetics: The Fascinating Evolution of the Wood Leg" In 1540, a groundbreaking medical book called "Gersdorf, Buch der Wundzarren" depicted the amputation of a leg using a saw, marking the beginning of an extraordinary journey. Fast forward to modern times, where we witness remarkable advancements in prosthetic technology. One image showcases various apparatuses for amputees - an artificial leg with a belt providing support and mobility; another device designed specifically for desarticulating the thigh. Inventor M. L Matthieu's genius shines through his creation of artificial arms that revolutionized lives like that of Roger. These arms boasted intricate details such as fingers capable of gripping objects with precision. The cover illustration from "Le Don Quixote, " published in 1880, takes us on a satirical journey exploring everything but one thing - anticlericalism and miracles at Lourdes. Charles Gilbert-Martin's artwork captures this theme brilliantly. A glimpse into history reveals a fresco from the 15th century depicting The Pharmacy. Amidst potions and remedies lies evidence that wooden legs were not limited to medical procedures alone; they were also associated with pirates like Captain Mackra who sported them proudly. Moving forward, we encounter an engraving showcasing infirm forces at Toulon Bagne during the 19th century. This depiction sheds light on how wooden legs played their part even within correctional facilities. Traveling further north brings us face-to-face with Eskimos Shulamina, Tulluachiu, and Tirikshiu from the 19th century. Their resilience is evident as they navigate icy terrains aided by their trusty wooden legs. Romanian police make headlines when they uncover treasures belonging to notorious robbers who disguised themselves cunningly – perhaps even donning wooden legs – adding intrigue to their criminal exploits.