Balls Collection

Alice in Wonderland, Alice at the croquet game, with flamingo (mallet) and hedgehogs (balls). Date: early 20th century

Wet black Labrador Retriever dog (Canis lupus familiaris) at the dog beach, male, domestic dog

Fire Station Billiards Room

Men playing billiards in a club. Date: circa 1910s

Murraygate, Dundee - Celebration of the Jute Industry - this, along with its other major industries gave Dundee its epithet as the city of " jute, jam and journalism"

Old Japanese Matchbox label of a cat playing with a lion made in Japan for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s

Athletic young man in shorts with ball lying on a stone floor

Australia - Ball's pyramid, an erosional remnant of a shield volcano & caldera formed 7 million years ago
JPF-9127 Australia - Ball's pyramid Lord Howe Island, Mt. Lidgbird & Mt Gower covered by clouds. An erosional remnant of a shield volcano & caldera formed 7 million years ago. 551 meters high

Maltese Terrier Dog - side view with ball
ME-816 Dog - Maltese / Bichon Maltiase - side view, with ball Formerly called Maltese Terrier Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Spanish Water dog or Perro de Agua Espanol
ME-2080 Spanish Water dog or Perro de Agua Espanol Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - swimming in lake holding ball
JD-19954 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever - swimming in lake holding ball John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Border collie with tennis balls on court
JD-18558-c Dog - Border collie with tennis balls on court John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Dormouse - Hibernating
WAT-6993 Common / Hazel DORMOUSE - Hibernating Muscardinus avellanarius M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Australian Sheepdog / Shepherd Dog - with ball in mouth
LA-9689 Australian Sheepdog / Shepherd Dog - with ball in mouth Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Jack Russel Dog - playing with big ball in garden
ME-1676 Jack Russel Dog - playing with big ball in garden Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Airedale Terrier with ball in garden
ME-1586 Dog - Airedale Terrier with ball in garden Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Teddy bear playing tennis. Date: circa 1900s

Good Luck card with two cricket bats, a ball and a wicket. Date: circa 1890s

Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s

Picture No. 11807628
Golden Retriever Dog puppy with toy ball Date:

Picture No. 11071350
Cat with football kicking volley -. Digital Manipulation

Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball
SPH-455 Pill Woodlouse - rolled into a ball UK Armadillidium vulgare Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Australia - Ball's pyramid, an erosional remnant of a shield volcano & caldera formed 7 million years ago
JPF-9156 Australia - Ball's pyramid Lord Howe Island, Mt. Lidgbird & Mt Gower covered by clouds. An erosional remnant of a shield volcano & caldera formed 7 million years ago. 551 meters high

Two cats playing billiards on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Dance Time by Helen McKie
Couples dancing in a hotel ballroom during the 1920s, from 11pm to 2am. Date: 1928

Firefighters playing billiards in fire station
Firemen playing billiards in a fire station. Date: early 20th century

Elizabethan Tennis (engraving)
XJF2562816 Elizabethan Tennis (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Masked Ball (colour photo)
3091199 The Masked Ball (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masked Ball. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Game Of Magic Hoops (chromolitho)
3656933 The Game Of Magic Hoops (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game Of Magic Hoops)

One for Fido by Cecil Aldin - throwing snowballs
A woman dressed in a brilliant red dress, hat and black cloak contrasts dramatically with a snowy landscape as she throws snowballs for her pet spaniels. 1899

A Vintage Season for Debutantes
Page from The Tatler by the magazines social editor, Jennifer, listing some of the events taking place during the Season of 1957, together with portraits of two debutantes

The Victory Ball by Pizer
An impression of the great Victory Ball, held at the Albert Hall to celebrate the end of the First World War in aid of the Nations Fund for Nurses

On with the dance by Lewis Baumer
A fancy dress ball in full swing in the early 1920s with couples on the dance floor in costume and balloons and streamers filling the air. Date: 1921

Picture No. 11807631
Golden Retriever Dog puppy with toy ball Date:

Red Fox - cub and Jack Russell playing with ball - controlled conditions 14286
BB-2412 Red Fox - cub and Jack Russell playing with ball Vulpes vulpes controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog - Beagle running in garden with ball in mouth
ME-2276 Dog - Beagle running in garden with ball in mouth Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Cavalier King Charles spaniel with cricket bat and ball
JD-18634 Dog - Cavalier King Charles spaniel with cricket bat and ball John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Border collie with tennis balls on court
JD-18559 Dog - Border collie with tennis balls on court John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Medici coat of arms, from the soffit of the church (stucco)
KAB143434 Medici coat of arms, from the soffit of the church (stucco) by Italian School, (15th century); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; © Dario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031508 Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon of monkeys playing billiards)

Festive Candy Cane Greetings, 1940s (lithograph)
2622319 Festive Candy Cane Greetings, 1940s (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

National Lottery Winston giant tortoise Glasgow Zoo used to select numbers 6 tennis balls 1996

Lingering music sheet cover
Music sheet for Lingering, performed at The Palais de Danse, London. The music was written by T. W. Thurban and the words by John P. Harrington

Billiards champion with trophy
Billiards champion with the trophy he has won. Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10897799
Dog - Wirehaired Dachshund - 10 months old - with coloured balls Date:

DOG. Welsg corgi and rubgy ball
JD-21833 DOG. Welsh corgi and rubgy ball John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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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.