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Pair of prosthetic/artificial arms for a child living with thalidomide impairments

1963

Protective helmet made for Ed Freeman

1967-1972

Telescopic 'dressing sticks'

1968

Pair of artificial legs worn by Ed Freeman

1968-1972

Prosthetic Potato holder

1998

Lower limb artificial/prosthetic for a child living with limb difference

1966

Artificial arm for a young child

1970

Artificial arms, Roehampton, England, 1957-1967

1957-1967

Artificial leg, Roehampton, England, 1961

1961

Pair of lower limb prostheses, Roehampton, England, 1959

1959

Artificial legs, Roehampton, England, 1949

1949

Pair of artificial/prosthetic legs for a teenage boy living with thalidomide impairments

1975

Artificial left leg, Roehampton, England, 1926

1926

Artificial right leg, Roehampton, England, 1934

1934

Pair of artificial/prosthetic arms for a child living with thalidomide impairments

1964

Artificial arm, Roehampton, England, 1964

1964

'Sitting socket' mounted on a toy dog, Roehampton, England, 1966

1966

Artificial bootees, Roehampton, England, 1965-1975

1965-1975

Artificial foot (model)

1920-1960

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier at Roehampton

31 May 1949
Sketch of Operation with patient and two technicians by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on blue paper. Scene showing the rear view of a patient on an operating table, his right leg crossed over his left, the subject of the procedure. Two technicians are at the end of the bed, one has only his torso visible but is aproned and looking down at his work. A second technician is shown seated full length on a stool, with a focused expression on his face, leftward facing.

Operation with patient and two technicians (Mounted with 70)

1930-1950
Sketch of seated female nude by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of a seated female nude. Sketch is on the top of the page, and comprises of a female figure up to the shoulders, not including the head. The details on the left hand and seat are less finished. The paper on which the drawing is on has paste or glue patches.

Seated female nude

1930-1950
Sketch of horley table details by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of linear details and studies of equipment relating to horley table subject, including stirrup device.

Sketch of Horley Table details

1930-1950
Pastel drawing of Foot Study, Stigmata by Paul Drury on grey paper. Drawing depicting a view of a patient's foot resting on a bed, with a red spot on the foot. In the midground is a trolley with open drawers and pots with unravelled bandages. In the background a nurse tends to a patient lying in a bed with green coloured bed-frame.

Foot study. Stigmata

1930-1950
Sketch of patient with woollen top, arm over chair back by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of patient, seated and torso depicted. He is leftward facing, but seated on right of image, the chair-back visible on left of scene. His right arm is draped over the chair back, his jacket opened revealing a cable-knit jumper with chunky V-neck. His left arm is resting on his lap, out of scene. His gaze is leftward. He is young, no older than middle aged, with a faint moustache and slicked back hair.

Patient with woolen top, arm over chair back

1942
‘Jet on the Bound’ by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on the reverse of Ministry of Pensions paper. Preparatory drawing for ‘Female ARP Warden controlling a fire hose’, with figure in background with possible hose, and similar blaze in foreground with burning furnishings. Words ‘Jet on the Bound’ inscribed beneath image. Smaller sketch on right of page of helmeted figure, and on bottom left of page that may be an upturned stool.

Jet on the Bound'

1930-1950
Sketch of patient sleeping by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of patient in bed. Their head is just visible above the sheets, their legs are bent under the sheets.

Patient Sleeping

1930-1950
Sketch of technician’s torso by Paul Drury. Folded page with two sketches, on left is a more finished sketch of technician’s torso, head and an arm engaged in work. On the right is a study possibly of the drape of clothing.

Torso sketch

1930-1950
Sketch of cradle to protect legs in bed by Paul Drury. Ink and wash sketch of a tunnel-shaped cradle, with sheet drape, above the legs of a patient. The right leg is bandaged above the knee, the patient is lying on a bed.

Cradle to protect legs in bed

1930-1950
Annotated preparatory sketch by Paul Drury. Recto: Annotated ink sketch, densely drawn within a graphite square. One bottom annotation may be ‘Tank’. Drawing may relate to blitz theme subjects. . Verso: Graphite preparatory sketches, two in squares and a loose sketch on one half of page.

Preparatory sketch, annotated

1930-1950
Sketch of reclining amputee with toga by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of full length male figure. The sitter is seated, his left leg on the floor and his right leg stump off the chair. His right hand is rested on his hip, his left hand is supporting his head. He may be wearing a modesty toga, but the sketch is loosely defined.

Reclining amputee with 'toga'

1930-1950
Sketch of rolls of bandages by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite study of rolled and unrolled bandages in a pile on possible shelf or table, suggested by lines on bottom of image. Page of drawing had been folded over, paper stained on bottom, folded edge.

Rolls of bandages

1930-1950
Annotated sketch of timber by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite sketch depicting timbers, possibly a study of a bomb site of blitz subject. The scene is on a folded piece of paper and is across the top of two ‘halves’ of the paper.

Annotated sketch of timber by Paul Drury

1930-1950
Sketch of Nurses engaged in operation, with uniformed officer overseeing by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on blue paper. Scene showing operating room, with folding screen in background with person observing from behind it, shown to the left of image. Centrally, the buttocks and back of a patient lying face down on the operating table can be seen. To the left of the image, a bespectacled nurse is looking downwards at the operation. A second nurse is depicted masked, with arms raised above the patient engaging in the operation. A little behind her are two figures standing and observing, one nurse and one male figure with his right hand on his face, and left arm folded in a thoughtful expression. In the foreground is the largest figure, the rear view of a male technician leaning over the work, his face turned from the viewer. By the operating table is a bowl and scissors.

Nurses engaged in operation, with uniformed officer overseeing (Mounted)

1930-1950
Drawing of splints, casts and plaster beds coming to life, by Paul Drury, 1941. Drawing depicting room contining spints, casts and plaster beds. In the centre of the image is a full body plaster cast with arms reaching out, with four full body plaster human-shaped figures surrounding - two kneeling down and two stood near. One figure is holding crutches. Surrounding central scene are multiple casts of different body parts, including many hands and legs.

Splints, casts and plaster beds coming to life

1941
The Pensioner. Portrait etching of older man similar to other drawing of master craftsman

The Pensioner

1943
Horley table study by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on reverse of Ministry of Pensions paper. Sketch is of a horley table, with detailed foot holders or stirrups, detail drawings of which are also found within E2020.0031.126 and 130. The horley table apparatus is the most finished aspect of drawing, with an outline of patient and technicians.

Horley table study by Paul Drury

1930-1950
Stigmata (Watercolour Version) by Paul Drury. Graphite and watercolour sketch of Stigmata theme. In foreground is a foot rested in bed with a red stigmata. In midground is a trolley with drawers opened and equipment. In background is a patient in bed with a nurse leaning over, the wall behind is in a green hue. Pin marks in corners of page.

Stigmata (watercolour version)

1930-1950
Detailed study of equipment laden workshop bench by Paul Drury. Recto: Graphite sketch on the back of Ministry of Pensions paper. Sketch is similar to that scene in other Stigmata themes within the Paul Drury collection. A trolley, laden with equipment, with drawers open and bandages rolling out. There is a table with more, unidentifiable equipment, behind. . Verso: Ministry of Pensions form, with notes and small sketch.

Detailed study of equipment-laden workshop bench.

1930-1950
Sketch of sorting bandages by Paul Drury. Ink sketch in squared off box. Scene depicting full-length seated man in jacket, with feet together, arms outstretched and facing downwards. He is unrolling a bandage on his lap, with bandages piled in front of and behind him.

Sorting bandages (Mounted with 68)

1930-1950
Sketch of plaster bed tilted upwards in lumber room by Paul Drury. Graphite scene in lumber room. Room is cluttered with ephemera, including wood burner in background and low stool in centre. Central subject is a plaster bed, running from head side on bottom left corner of page to its feet in the top right corner. There are brief annotations on left side of page.

Plaster bed tilted upward In lumber room

1930-1950
Sketch of semi-naked soldier with splint by Paul Drury. Folded paper with graphite sketch. Full length sketch of seated male figure. The sitter is bare chested with his right arm suspended at an angle by a splint, supported by straps across his torso. His upper right arm has a scar. His head is upright but turned slightly left. His left arm is outstretched and his hand is rested on a table. His legs are covered by a toga, beginning under his navel. He is wearing trousers and shoes. There appears to be a block placed under the table leg.

Semi-naked soldier with splint

1930-1950
Pencil sketch for 'Learning to Walk again’ by Paul Drury. Rear view, full length sketch of patient, standing with the aid of a wheeled walking frame. His arms rest on crutch-like devices, there are straps crossed over his back.

Pencil sketch for 'Learning to Walk again’ by Paul Drury. Rear view

1930-1950
Sketch of Jack wilde bending at work by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on Ministry of Pensions paper. Image depicting a technician, identified as Jack Wilde, bending whilst working on an object. He is wearing a watch on his left wrist, an apron and his hair is centrally parted.

Jack wilde bending at work

1930-1950
Drawing of demonstration to medical visitors, by Paul Drury . Drawing depicting a patient, seated with only his head visible from beneath a white cover wrapped around his body. The top of his head is covered in white material, his face and ears are the only parts on view. To his left is a man stood with his right hand in his pocket, observing the patient. To the patient's left is a second, aproned man whose hands are working on something, likely wrapping bandages, around the patient's head. In the background are three other men, each with expressions of concentration, observing the patient and his treatment.

Demonstration to medical visitors

1941
Preparatory Sketch by Paul Drury. Ink sketch on torn out spiral sketchbook paper. Features swirls and spirals, some indecipherable studies of forms.

Preparatory Sketch by Paul Drury

Sketch of Visiting Dignitaries by Paul Drury. Ink sketch of three full length figures. Three female figures walking together, in knee length resses and two with hats. Central figure has a lace collar and appears to be older or elderly. The background is loosely drawn, but could be a corridor. A male figure is in the background.

Visiting dignitaries

1930-1950
Paul Drury Sketchbook [4]. Ink and wash study for Horley Table. Remainder of book blank

Paul Drury Sketchbook 4. Ink and wash study for Horley Table. Remainder of book blank

1941-1942
Preparatory sketch by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on lined paper, possibly bandages but subject not apparent.

Preparatory sketch by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch on lined paper

1930-1950
Drawing of patient with shrapnel injuries, by Paul Drury, 1944. Drawing depicting torso and head of male figure, his head resting in his right hand and his gaze directed to the left of the image. The figure's head is wrapped in a bandage along his temples and jaw, leaving his face and crown exposed. There is a thicker cloth or sponge held against his left ear by the bandage. He is wearing a shirt.

Patient with shrapnel injuries

1944