Balls Collection (page 6)

Silhouette, The Croquet Party. late 19th century

Captain Woodwards seals at the London Hippodrome
Two of Captain Woodwards performing seals at the London Hippodrome demonstrating their balancing skills. Date: 1903

Sandows marvellous feat of strength at London Hippodrome
Eugene Sandow, strong man extraordinaire, seen supporting on his chest four men and ten women in addition to sundry cannon balls, part of his act at the London Hippodrome

The Jugglers by Averil Burleigh
The Jugglers: A Study in Modernity, by Averil Burleigh (1883 - 1949). Exhibited at the Society of Women Artists in 1929. Date: 1929

Stopping balls, tennis (chromolitho)
5235222 Stopping balls, tennis (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stopping balls, tennis. One of a set of cut-outs relating to sport)

Primitive cannons used at Battle of Crecy, France
Primitive cannons (known as bombards) used by the English army at the Battle of Crecy, France, though bows and arrows were the primary weapon. Date: 1346

Carved Ball, Late Neolithic, Scotland, c. 3750-2000 BC (stone)
944657 Carved Ball, Late Neolithic, Scotland, c.3750-2000 BC (stone) by Neolithic; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Carved Ball, Late Neolithic, Scotland, c. 3750-2000 BC (stone)
944653 Carved Ball, Late Neolithic, Scotland, c.3750-2000 BC (stone) by Neolithic; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

A Billiards Match (colour litho)
619488 A Billiards Match (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Maiolica plate bearing the Medici coat of arms with a border of foliage and fruit
AII79989 Maiolica plate bearing the Medici coat of arms with a border of foliage and fruit, Italian, 16th century by Italian School, (16th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Advert for French Carnival Novelties, 1920 Date: 1920

Advert for cabaret and carnival novelties, London, 1922
Advert for cabaret and carnival novelties from Scott & Drenon and Kelsy & Scott, London, 1922 Date: 1922

The Lawn Tennis Season, 1881 (oil on card)
SOU80716 The Lawn Tennis Season, 1881 (oil on card) by Hayllar, Mary (fl.1880-85); 19.3x24.3 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Medieval men bowling and playing marbles
Medieval men bowling down a hill, while others play la fossette, wherein they try to throw as many marbles into a hole as possible

Table-knife rests in the form of goalposts and footballs (white metal)
NFM315479 Table-knife rests in the form of goalposts and footballs (white metal) by English School; National Football Museum, Manchester, UK; eNational Football Museum; English, out of copyright

After the dance (engraving)
729530 After the dance (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the dance. Engraving by M Valette after an original painting by Henri Gervex)

Ball in Honour of President Lincoln (engraving)
729265 Ball in Honour of President Lincoln (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ball in Honour of President Lincoln in the Great Hall of the Patent Office at)

Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3, 4, quiver 5, crossbow 6, crossbow darts 7, basket of crossbow balls 8, musket 9, iron crook 10, Hand of Justice 11

Exercices d equilibre avec un faux nez (engraving)
2790185 Exercices d equilibre avec un faux nez (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exercices d equilibre avec un faux nez)

Blind Jack plays his fiddle at the assembly balls (colour litho)
2792510 Blind Jack plays his fiddle at the assembly balls (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Jack plays his fiddle at the assembly balls)

Whats new in sports in America (colour litho)
2777864 Whats new in sports in America (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The news of sport in America)

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of three billiard balls, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605831 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of three billiard balls, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Wall Flower (colour litho)
3094667 A Wall Flower (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wall Flower. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Girl dressed as a clown (colour photo)
3095945 Girl dressed as a clown (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl dressed as a clown. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

St James Church, Delhi (b / w photo)
3096527 St James Church, Delhi (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St James Church, Delhi. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The ball-runner, 1510-19 (litho)
3124805 The ball-runner, 1510-19 (litho) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die KugellAauferin Allegorical representation)

"A company of odd-looking persons playing at ninepins
3100396 " A company of odd-looking persons playing at ninepins.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Music cover, Auf Wiedersehen, by Caroline Lowthian
Music cover, Auf Wiedersehen (Until We Meet Again), waltz played at all the nobilitys balls, by Caroline Lowthian. circa 1860

Furnace for making cannon balls in the days of Trafalgar. circa 1805

Advertisement for the Dublin Horse Show, August 1937
Advertisement for the Dublin Horse Show, 3-7 August 1937, with military and civil horse jumping contests. Date: 1937

Playing Jeu de Paume in Paris (engraving)
2562812 Playing Jeu de Paume in Paris (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Polo Player Hitting Ball with His Mallet, 1921 (colour litho)
2629968 Polo Player Hitting Ball with His Mallet, 1921 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Billiards, Une Partie de Blanchisseux (A Party of Launderers). 1860

Presidio at Monterey, California, USA
Presidio (soldiers quarters) at Monterey, California, USA. Date: 1922

Woman making balls of clay and slack, West Country
West Country woman making balls of clay and slack (coal), an economical way of keeping fires alight from night to morning

Stationery, Crystalate Manufacturing Co Ltd, Billiards and Pool Balls, Poker Chips and Counters, Dominoes, Draughts, Screw Stoppers, Bottle Tops, Tonbridge, Kent. 1900

W G Grace, some of his cricket bats and balls
W G Grace, legendary cricketer -- some of his bats and balls. late 19th century

Plate commemoration, W G Grace, Century of Centuries
Plate commemoration of the cricketer W G Grace, Century of Centuries. 1895

Nepean Point and Parliament Library, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Nepean Point, with the Parliament Library in the distance on the right, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. From this point royal salutes are fired, hence the line of cannons. Date: circa 1910

The Shop Keeper - People You See. From Teddy Bear (6 September 1969). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1969

Anglo-French fleet entering the Sea of Marmora
The Anglo-French fleet entering the Sea of Marmora, Crimean War. 1854

Group photo, boys and men at a bowling club. Date: circa 1908

Madame Leroux (engraving)
1047146 Madame Leroux (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Leroux. Illustration for The Graphic)

The tax on property, ie the costs of being rich (engraving)
5997832 The tax on property, ie the costs of being rich (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tax on property, ie the costs of being rich)

Costume Salon, Harrods (litho)
2811653 Costume Salon, Harrods (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume Salon, Harrods. Page from Harrods catalogue, 1903.); © Look and Learn

Greyhound (colour litho)
3621370 Greyhound (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greyhound. Illustration for Aunt Louisas Home Companion (Frederick Warne)

complications... bathing areas (colour litho)
2783834 complications... bathing areas (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing complications)

Berlingaccio (colour litho)
729494 Berlingaccio (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlingaccio. Italian engraving)

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"Balls: A Whimsical Journey Through Games, Nature, and Play" Step into a world of wonder with Alice in Wonderland as she joins the croquet game, where flamingos become mallets and hedgehogs transform into balls. Amidst the clinking of billiard balls in a bustling club, men engage in friendly competition, showcasing their skills and strategic prowess. An enchanting old Japanese matchbox label captures the playful spirit of a cat fearlessly playing with a lion-shaped ball, defying expectations and embracing joy. Celebrating the rich heritage of Dundee's jute industry at Murraygate, vibrant festivities unite locals as they revel amidst colorful decorations resembling intricately woven balls. Witness an athletic young man on a stone floor, his determination evident as he contemplates his next move with a ball by his side - ready to conquer any challenge that comes his way. Discover Australia's natural marvel - Ball's pyramid rises majestically from the Tasman Sea; an ancient volcanic remnant standing tall at 551 meters high within Lord Howe Island Marine Park. In the serene realm of hibernation, witness the adorable Common Dormouse curled up cozily among leaves while dreaming about chasing tiny balls through imaginary landscapes. A Maltese Terrier Dog captivates us with its side view as it gazes intently at its beloved ball – an inseparable companion for endless hours of joyful playtime in lush gardens. The Spanish Water dog or Perro de Agua Espanol showcases its agility and intelligence while effortlessly maneuvering around obstacles to retrieve its cherished ball – always eager to please their human companions. Dive into refreshing waters alongside a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who skillfully swims across lakes holding onto their favorite ball – embodying both gracefulness and enthusiasm for life’s adventures.