Ball Room Collection (#3)

Dandyism in the Romantic Period, A ballroom in 1834, 1898 (litho)
5913064 Dandyism in the Romantic Period, A ballroom in 1834, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Dandyism in the Romantic Period, A ballroom in 1834)

The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel (engraving)
1623118 The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel)

The Mayors Juvenile Ball at the Townhall of Manchester (engraving)
1590222 The Mayors Juvenile Ball at the Townhall of Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mayors Juvenile Ball at the Townhall of Manchester)

The French Court at Compiegne (engraving)
1611537 The French Court at Compiegne (engraving) by Thorigny, Felix (1824-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Court at Compiegne)

Sandringham House (b / w photo)
1042273 Sandringham House (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandringham House)

Buckingham Palace Illustrated, the Ball Room (engraving)
1050618 Buckingham Palace Illustrated, the Ball Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham Palace Illustrated, the Ball Room)

Holland House, Kensington (engraving)
1058313 Holland House, Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holland House, Kensington)

White Waltz
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Colonial Virginians at a plantation ball
Guests dancing the Virginia reel at a Westover Plantation ball, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A ball in Tuxedo, New York, circa 1900
Formal dance in the ballroom at Tuxedo, New York, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Philadelphia ball, 1800s
Ball in the Assembly Building, Philadelphia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial ballroom, 1700s
Social event in a ballroom in the 18th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The interior of Roseland Ballroom, New York
The interior of Roseland Ballroom at Broadway and 51st Street, New York, 1920s Date: 1920s

Mae Murray in Robert Z Leonards Jazzmania (1923)
Mae Murray

Hasoutra, the Hindu dancer posing as the snake woman, New York, 1926 Date: 1926

The Apache dance presented by Mistinguett and Max Dearly, Paris, 1908 Date: 1908

Skegness Ballroom
The Embassy Ballroom, Concert Hall and Tea Gardens, the municipal centre of entertainment at the seaside resort of Skegness, Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1950s

Tango tea, London, 1913
A Parisian fashion come to London: the tango tea at Princes restaurant, 1913. Date: 1913

Dancing the cotillion
The cotillion, a formal dance circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Henri Tenre

A view of Roseland Ballroom, New York
A view of Roseland Ballroom, Broadway at 51st Street, New York Date: 1920s

The foyer bar of the Casanova Casino International at 22 Lutherstrasse, in the Scala Theatre Complex, Berlin, late 1920s. One of Berlins premier nightspots featuring a ballroom, cabaret

Fontainebleau C17
Exterior view of the chateau showing the great chapel and the salle du bal (ballroom)

Iron Ball-Room Constructed for Balmoral, Uk

Ball Room in Dutch Garden, 1889

THE BALL-ROOM, WILLISs ROOMS. London, UK, 19th century engraving

The Grand Corridor, or Ball room, Belvoir Castle, UK, England, engraving 1870s, Britain

Iron Ball-room Constructed For Balmoral, UK

Masked Ball in the Hall of the Hoftheater in Bonn, detail, by Johann Franz Rousseau, 1755
Johann Franz Rousseau (1717-1804), Masked Ball in the Hall of the Hoftheater in Bonn. 1755. Details

France, A masked ball
France - 18th century. A Masked Ball

Impending Accident
With his foot on the hem of his partners skirt, a catastrophe seems imminent.. Date: early 20th century

RUSSIAN VISIT, 1863. The great Russian ball at the Academy of Music during the Russian fleets visit to New York in 1863, in the middle of the American Civil War

VERSAILLES: MASKED BALL. Masquerade ball given at the Palace of Versailles, France, on the occasion of the marriage of the Dauphin, later King Louis XV, and Maria Teresa of Spain, 1745

VERSAILLES: BALL, 1763. Carnival May ball at the Palace of Versailles, France, 1763. Contemporary engraving by Martinet

COURT DANCE, c1660s. Ball at the palace of a French aristocrat at the time of King Louis XIV. Line engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676)

FRANCE: QUEEN VICTORIA, 1855. Her Majestys visit to France - Grand Ball at the Hotel de Ville. Queen Victoria on a state visit to France, 1855. Contemporary wood engraving

NEW YEARs EVE BALL, 1866. An old-fashioned dance on New Years Eve. English wood engraving, 1866

BALL, 1858. The Last Ball of the Season. Wood engraving, American, 1858

SOCIAL DANCING, 1873 The Last Galop. Wood engraving, English, 1873, after Frederick Barnard

BALLROOM, c1900. Whose Shoe? Line engraving, German, c1900, after F. M├╝ller-M├╝nster

SOCIAL DANCING. 1873. The First Quadrille. Wood engraving, English, 1873, after Frederick Barnard

BEAUX ARTS BALL, 1861. Ball given in the theatre at Antwerp on the occasion of the artistic congress recently held in that city. Contemporary wood engraving

SARATOGA SPRINGS, 1865. Celebrating July Fourth with a grand ball at the Union Hotel in Saratoga, New York, in 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

RUSSIA: ROYAL WEDDING, 1874. Festivities at the Governors Palace in Moscow, Russia, on the occasion of the wedding in St. Petersburg of Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia and Prince Albert

COTILLION, CHRISTMAS, 1868. A cotillion danced in the ballroom of Buckingham Palace, London, England, during the Christmas season, 1868. Contemporary wood engraving

AUGUST BELMONT (1816-1890). American (German-born) banker. Ball for the Japanese Embassy given by banker August Belmont on 25 June 1860 at the Metropolitan Hotel on Broadway and Prince Street

NAVAL FESTIVAL, 1865. Ball given by the town of Portsmouth, England at the International Naval Festival for the officers of the French Fleet stationed there in 1865. Contemporary wood engraving

NEW YORK CHARITY BALL, 1884. A charity ball at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Wood engraving, 1884

NEW YORK: OPERA HOUSE. View of the ballroom of the opera house at Niblos Garden, Broadway and Prince Street, New York. Wood engraving from a newspaper of 1853

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Step into the enchanting world of ballroom dancing, where elegance and grace take center stage. The Tower Ballroom in Blackpool stands as a testament to this timeless art form, captivating dancers and spectators alike. Its grandeur was once immortalized on the cover of Dance magazine in January 1929, showcasing the allure of ballroom dancing in its heyday. From Italy to Berlin, ballroom dancing has transcended borders, bringing people together through rhythmic movements and intricate footwork. The exterior of Femina in Berlin exudes sophistication, inviting patrons to immerse themselves in the magic of dance. But it is Blackpool that truly reigns supreme when it comes to entertainment. Known for its vibrant nightlife and lively atmosphere, this coastal town has become synonymous with all things ballroom. Whether attending a glamorous ball at the prestigious Savoy Hotel or experiencing Dance-Time at the Dorchester Hotel, one can expect nothing less than an unforgettable evening filled with twirls and spins. Ballroom dance has long been cherished by Britain's society elite. From grand events held at Palace Ballroom in Blackpool to meticulously planned dances recorded on elegant DANCE CARDS - every step taken is a celebration of tradition and refinement. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another chapter in this rich history - America's own contribution to ballroom dance. The Lorraine Sisters' mesmerizing act captivated audiences late into the night with their impeccable technique and showmanship. Closer to home sits Crescent Gardens Ballroom and Theatre on Revere Beach - a haven for both seasoned dancers and novices alike. Here, dreams are realized as individuals lose themselves within each rhythmical sway across its hallowed floors. In these hallowed halls dedicated solely to movement and music, time seems suspended as couples glide effortlessly across polished surfaces; their bodies moving harmoniously as if guided by an unseen force, and is here that passion meets precision; where love blossoms amidst synchronized steps.