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
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 table leg and fabric by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite study of folds of fabric, a table corner and folded sheets on table top. Sheets annotated as ‘muslin’. TABLE LEG AND SHEET or DRESSINGS 1930-1950
Card players sketch by Paul Drury. Ink and graphite sketch on paper with an obvious ‘groove’. Central image is of four male figures seated around a table, the nearest to the viewer is holding a set of cards. There are cards on the table. In background is a loose impression of figures. Card players sketch on card 1930-1950
Pylone Paraphernalia. Drawing of six leg splints - on the back of ministry of pensions paper which is visible through the drawing. Pylon Paraphernalia 1930-1950
In the Shelter, drawing, by Paul Drury. Drawing depicting approximately 20 figures sitting and standing in an air raid shelter. The view shows a low ceilinged but open space, with square columns and beams. In the foreground are six figures with their backs towards the viewer, a figure on the right hand side has his left leg outstretched in a bandage and a bag placed at the end of his foot. Next to him is a figure with his hand to his mouth, crutches resting on the wall next to him. The midground and background feature different groups of figures standing and siting. One prominent figure on the left-hand midground is stood leaning to one side in a light coloured jacket and hat. Paper has been scored and folded on right side. In the shelter 1930-1950
Sketch of bandages by Paul Drury. Annotated graphite study of unrolled bandage in a pile. Bandages 1930-1950
Sketch of Jack Wilde working on plaster casts by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of Jack Wilde, holding a roll of plaster around a leg. His cuffs are rolled upwards and his gaze is directed towards his work, he is smoking a cigarette. Jack Wilde working on plaster casts 1930-1950
Preparatory Blitz theme sketch by Paul Drury. Graphite and ink preparatory sketch of blitz scene. Foreground includes possible flames defined in ink. Preparatory blitz sketch 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
Sketch of bearded patient by Paul Drury. Ink sketch of bearded patient. On top half of image is a portrait and eyes detail of bearded patient with hand on his chin. The bottom half of image is a study of a hand holding a book or box. Sketch of bearded patient by Paul Drury 1930-1950
Sketch of Hospital Canteen by Paul Drury. Loose graphite sketch of large bustling room, the canteen space, with pillars. On left side of image appears to be a counter or raised table, on remaining right side of image are many seated heads with a handful of standing figures. Hospital canteen 1930-1950
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
Drawing of Horley Table II, by Paul Drury. This drawing depicts the same three figures in Horley Table I. The patient is depicted centrally, his arms are behind his head and his legs are spread shoulder-length apart, suspended by the Horley Table straps. His feet are held by two vice-like contraptions at the end of the table, in the drawing's foreground. The patient gazes directly at the viewer. One plasterer is stood in the midground, at the patient's hips, wearing an apron and looking at his work of applying bandages. A second plasterer is in the foreground, he is turned towards us, but is shown concentrating on something in his hands. A bowl with a loose bandage is placed on the table, in the foreground. Horley table II 1930-1950
Blitz scene sketch by Paul Drury. Ink pen and wash sketch of blitz scene in grayscale colours and black outlines. The drawing takes up most of the page surface, leaving a margin on each side. Blitz scene sketch 1930-1950
Horley table study with smaller copy and two small sketches of people by Paul Drury. Recto: Ink sketch of horley table with patient and two technicians. Annotations on right side: 'Try [illegible] on slab' and 'No'. Beneath this are a pen sketch of male head, sketch of torso facing left, and a smaller, less finished, sketch of same horley table scene. . Verso: Sketch, possibly of lumber room and ladder. Horley table study with smaller copy and two small sketches of people by Paul Drury 1930-1950
PA Reuter photograph titled "Roll, bowl, or pitch". Caption on back reads: Armed with megaphone, Vivien Leigh attracts custom to the "Aunt Sally" sideshow at the Theatrical Garden party today (Tuesday), while Sir Laurence Olivier holds the missiles aloft. Held at the Roehampton Club, in aid of the Actors' Orphanage, the garden party was attended by scores of stage, screen and radio 'stars'. Members of the general public, of course, were particuarly interested in the fashions. Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier at Theatrical Garden Party 31 May 1949
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
Sketch of leg splints by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of leg splints. Leg shaped forms with straps and appendages suspended on a plank cross, placed diagonally across the page. Some colour annotations. Background of image is a room and some other pieces of undefined equipment. Leg splints 1930-1950
Sketch of rear view of amputee by Paul Drury. Rear view, full length sketch of amputee, with left leg amputation. He is depicted standing with crutches, wearing shorts. His right leg is in a boot and may have bandages. His artificial left leg is crutch like in form. Rear view of amputee 1930-1950
Small unfinished sketch of foot by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of feet at the end of a bed. Left foot is upward pointing, right foot is lying rightwards under some sheets. Small unfinished sketch of foot at end of bed 1930-1950
Sketch of amputee and seated patient sorting bandages with crutches behind by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch of two male figures and a head. Figure on left is seated in bed with left leg amputation. He is wearing a shirt, with a cigarette hanging from his mouth as he looks down at the bandages held in his hands. Next to him, a second male figure is seated on a chair, looking slightly down and rightward at the bandages he holds. In background are crutches and textiles, and a male head sketch with cigarette. Annotations relating to colour along top half of image. Amputee and seated patient sorting bandages with crutches behind 1930-1950
Drawing of patient with leg injuries, crutches behind, by Paul Drury. Portrait drawing showing head and shoulders of patient, his gaze is towards the left of the image. He wears a light coloured jacket and shirt, with collar unbuttoned. His hair is curly, longer on the top than on the side of his head. Behind the patient, the top portions of two crutches are visible. Patient with leg injuries, crutches behind 1930-1950
Sketch of log burner and outline of figure by Paul Drury. Graphite sketch showing room with log burner and the outline of a figure. In bottom right is a wooden chair, on top right is a hanging jacket and other ephemera. At background is a log burner, next to which is the outline of a figure or plaster bed. On left side are annotations and furnishings. Log burner and outline of figure 1930-1950
Sketch of Nurse's head and uniform by Paul Drury. Recto: Graphite sketch of nurse’s head and uniformed torso. On left side of page is nurse’s head, tilted slightly to the right with a neutral expression – she is wearing a headscarf. On right side of page is a small sketch of nurse’s torso and hips, her arm is outstretched holding a pair of scissors. Her apron has a cross design. There are pin marks in each corner of the page.. Verso: sketch of a nurse’s head with headscarf. Nurse's head and uniform 1930-1950
Drawing of Corporal Warren Ward 15, by Paul Drury. Portrait of a male patient. Sitter has curly hair, with short shaven sides. His head rests against the back of his hand, which is loosely bandaged with a loop around the sitter's neck. The patient's gaze looks downwards, he is dressed in an open necked shirt, showing one button, and a jacket. Picture squared off by a pencil line, with elbow finished more loosely in margin. Perforated top edge to paper. Corporal Warren 1940
Pylon being fitted by Paul Drury. Recto: Standing patient leaning on Jack Wilde who fits a pylon to the patient's left leg. Verso: preparatory drawing within rectangle. Pylon being fitted, by Paul Drury 1930-1950
Drawing of patients asleep in the shelter, by Paul Drury. Drawing depicting patients sleeping in bunks in an air raid shelter. Foreground features image of man sleeping on the bottom bunk, facing left with both hands tucked next to his face. Above him we see the bed frame and in the top left, another patient's foot and blanket dangling. In the midground are three further patients, one lying asleep with his bandaged, amputated arm resting outside the sheets. Two more are leaning up in bed, one appears to have a bandage aroud his head. More figures and bunks can be seen in the background. Patients asleep in the shelter 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 amputee and technician by Paul Drury. Loose graphite sketch of standing patient and crouching technician. The patient is wearing a toga, and his left arm is holding onto the technician for balance. The technician is on the right side of the patient, crouching down to work on the patient’s knee. Amputee and technician 1930-1950