Ball Dress Collection (#2)

The games room, 1889. Creator: Jean Beraud
The games room, 1889

Evening, c1880. Creator: Jean Beraud
Evening, c1880

Altercation in the corridors of the opera, 1889. Creator: Jean Beraud
Altercation in the corridors of the opera, 1889

The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. A dance with Elizabeth Jane, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. A dance with Elizabeth Jane, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 4, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, July 4, 1891, 1891. The reception held by Mrs Stanhope in the Banqueting Hall, Whitehall. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Preparations for the ball. Creator: Unknown
Preparations for the ball

"Which Shall It Be", after James Clarke, 1891. Creator: Unknown
"Which Shall It Be", after James Clarke, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Le bal, 1890. Creator: Henri Gervex
Le bal, 1890

Femme à l'éventail (Portrait de Réjane?), 1879. Creator: Henri Gervex
Femme a l'eventail (Portrait de Rejane?), 1879

Presumed portrait of Mademoiselle de Nantes (Louise-Francoise de Bourbon), in ballgown, c1690. Creator: Pierre Gobert
Presumed portrait of Mademoiselle de Nantes (Louise-Francoise de Bourbon, 1673-1743), in ballgown, c1690

Standing Woman, c. 1870–1875. Creator: Constantin Guys
Standing Woman, c. 1870-1875

Paris Fashions for June - Ball Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for June - Ball Dress, 1850....a Ball Costume, with a graceful head-dress, composed of a vine garland with grapes

Paris Fashions for May, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for May, 1850. From "Illustrated London News", 1850

Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Paris Fashions for July - Opera Dress, 1850. The Opera Dress is of silk, with a straight upper dress, and three flounces on the cross; the body pointed, having a lace berthe

At the ball, (c1900s) Creator: Knut Ekwall
At the ball, (c1900s)

Young woman, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Young woman, 1890. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in

International entertainment at the Guildhall: the ball in the temporary saloon... 1862. Creator: Unknown
International entertainment at the Guildhall, [London]: the ball in the temporary saloon erected in the Guildhall-yard, 1862

Josephine-Eleonore-Marie-Pauline de Galard de Brassac de Bearn (1825-1860), Princesse de Broglie, 1851-53

Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Evening dress worn to a ball or a formal event, usuually cut off the shoulder with low decolletage, exposed arms, and long styled skirts

Phoebe (Apperson) Hearst, 1842-1919, c1895. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Phoebe (Apperson) Hearst, 1842-1919, c1895. Full length portrait, seated, facing left

Mrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865

Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, between 1855 and 1865

Ball Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Edith Magnette
Ball Dress, c. 1938

Ball Dress, c. 1939. Creator: Edith Magnette
Ball Dress, c. 1939

Her First May Ball (w / c)
MAL43433 Her First May Ball (w/c) by Ludovici, Albert Snr. (1820-94); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Apres le Bal, 1735 (oil on canvas)
BNH146359 Apres le Bal, 1735 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 81.9x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Bernheimer Munich; French, out of copyright

Design for a ladies gown, 1780s (coloured engraving)
STC444555 Design for a ladies gown, 1780s (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attributed to Bouquet ; ); The Stapleton Collection; French

Now, Cinderella, you may go;but remember... ", from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book
3085933 Now, Cinderella, you may go; but remember A.....", from The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book, pub. 1933 (colour litho) by Rackham

Lady and gentleman falling at a ball (colour litho)
3096453 Lady and gentleman falling at a ball (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady and gentleman falling at a ball)

Society Ball [verso], c. 1907. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Society Ball [verso], c. 1907

Ball Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Nancy Crimi
Ball Dress, c. 1938

Ball Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Nancy Crimi
Ball Dress, c. 1936

Costume Doll, c. 1938. Creator: Al Curry
Costume Doll, c. 1938

Dress, c. 1938. Creator: Florence Earl
Dress, c. 1938

Dawn, 1907. Creator: Edmund Hodgson Smart
Dawn, 1907

We Both Must Fade (Mrs. Fithian), 1869. Creator: Lilly Martin Spencer
We Both Must Fade (Mrs. Fithian), 1869

Juliette Gordon Low, 1887. Creator: Edward Hughes
Juliette Gordon Low, 1887

Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Dress, 1935/1942

Bustle Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Bustle Dress, 1935/1942

Dress, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Mina Lowry
Dress, 1935/1942

Edmondo and Therese Morbilli, c. 1865. Creator: Edgar Degas
Edmondo and Therese Morbilli, c. 1865

The Pink Dress, 1935. Creator: William Nicholson
The Pink Dress, 1935

Young Couple Seen From Behind, mid-19th century. Creator: Hippolyte-Omer Ballue
Young Couple Seen From Behind, mid-19th century

Mademoiselle Marie-Jeanne Fesch Chevallier, . Creator: Louis Rene Boquet
Mademoiselle Marie-Jeanne Fesch Chevallier

British Reception in Baghdad, 1865. Creator: W Henry Pierson
British Reception in Baghdad, 1865

Holy Eyes, 1848. Creator: Thomas Story Officer
Holy Eyes, 1848

The Goldsmiths at Dinner, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Goldsmiths at Dinner, 1872. Women sit on a balcony above a banquet dinner held in the Goldsmiths Hall for the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. From, " LONDON

A Chiswick Fete, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Chiswick Fete, 1872. Social event for the upper classes in Chiswick Gardens. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

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"Springs Promise: A Journey through Ball Dresses in History" Step into the enchanting world of ball dresses as we explore their timeless allure. From the elegant 19th-century creations to the glamorous designs of the 1930s, these gowns have left an indelible mark on fashion history. In "Ball Dress & Evening Dress, " a mysterious creator transports us back to the opulence of the 19th century. Imagine Mrs. John Slidell and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln donning these exquisite garments, exuding grace and sophistication at every turn. Fast forward to c. 1938 and c. 1939, where Edith Magnette's visionary talent shines through her breathtaking ball dress designs. These gowns capture the essence of a bygone era while embracing modernity with their impeccable craftsmanship. The whimsical painting "Her First May Ball" evokes nostalgia for youthful innocence amidst a grand celebration. As Cinderella herself could attest, this magical night holds promises of dreams coming true. Transported further back in time, we encounter Jean-Baptiste Pater's captivating masterpiece "Apres le Bal. " The vibrant colors and lively atmosphere depict a joyous post-ball scene that lingers in our imagination. Delving deeper into history, we discover an intricately detailed engraving from the 1780s showcasing a stunning ladies gown design fit for royalty. This piece reminds us that fashion has always been an art form worthy of admiration. "The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book" invites us to remember Cinderella's transformative journey as she attends her first ball – proof that even fairy tales recognize the power of a magnificent dress. However, not all moments at balls are filled with grace; George Wesley Bellows' "Lady and gentleman falling at a ball" captures an unexpected mishap amidst elegance – reminding us that life is full of surprises even during formal affairs. Finally, we conclude our exploration with society's grandest events in the early 20th century.