James Presley Ball

Ball, J. P.

American, 1825 - 1904

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The image features a woman standing next to an ornate chair. She has a serene expression and medium-length hair. She is wearing a detailed, high-waisted dress and has her hand resting on the back of the chair. The background includes a balustrade and heavy drapery.
Ball & Thomas, James Presley Ball, Jennie, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.209

Jennie

Ball & Thomas, James Presley Ball · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.39.209

The image shows a woman standing indoors. She is facing the camera, beside a tufted chair. The woman wears a voluminous dress with ruffles and a bonnet tied under her chin. She also wears a cape or shawl and holds a small object in her left hand. The background features a curtain with a tassel, a pedestal with a dish, and a carpeted floor.
Ball & Thomas, James Presley Ball, Portrait of a Woman, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.208

Portrait of a Woman

Ball & Thomas, James Presley Ball · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2023.39.208

The image depicts a man holding a revolver. He has a short beard and mustache, styled dark hair, and is dressed in a military-style jacket, light trousers, and gaiters. Next to him is a cloth-covered table with a hat. The background includes a fluted column and a patterned carpet, suggesting an indoor setting.
James Presley Ball, Portrait of a Soldier, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2022.174.35

Portrait of a Soldier

James Presley Ball · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.35

The image depicts a woman standing next to a wooden balustrade. She faces forward with her right hand resting on the railing. The woman has straight dark hair parted in the middle, and wears a full-skirted dress with a light-colored lace collar. She has a chain around her waist and a brooch at her neckline. The background is plain, with a patterned carpet on the floor. The photograph is vintage, with the name and address "J.P. Ball, 30 W. 4th St" stamped at the bottom.
James Presley Ball, Portrait of a Woman, 1860s, albumen silver print (carte-de-visite), Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2022.174.29

Portrait of a Woman

James Presley Ball · 1860s · albumen silver print (carte-de-visite) ·  Accession ID  2022.174.29

Two women are depicted in the image, sitting side by side. Both women are shown from the waist up, facing slightly towards the camera. The woman on the left has dark, long hair tied with a headscarf, and wears a dark, textured shawl over a long-sleeve garment. She is holding a fur wrap on her lap. The woman on the right has light-colored hair with a hat partially covering it, is dressed in a light checkered shawl and a dark dress or top with buttons, and holds a scarf or piece of clothing in her hand. The image is enclosed in an ornate gold frame, with a plain and neutral background.
Ball & Thomas, James Presley Ball, Portrait of Two Women, c. 1858, tintype with applied color, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.19

Portrait of Two Women

Ball & Thomas, James Presley Ball · c. 1858 · tintype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2023.39.19

James Presley Ball, Portrait of a Man and Child, c. 1855, daguerreotype, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2025.72.2

Portrait of a Man and Child

James Presley Ball · c. 1855 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.72.2

James Presley Ball, Portrait of a Couple, c. 1855, daguerreotype with applied color, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2025.72.4

Portrait of a Couple

James Presley Ball · c. 1855 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2025.72.4

James Presley Ball, Portrait of a Man, c. 1850, daguerreotype, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2025.72.3

Portrait of a Man

James Presley Ball · c. 1850 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.72.3

The image shows a portrait of a woman, capturing her from the shoulders up. She is positioned directly facing the camera with a slight tilt of her head. The woman has smooth, dark hair styled in a middle part, with her hair sleekly wrapped over her ears. Her facial features include dark eyes and full lips. She is wearing an off-shoulder garment, possibly a dress or blouse, embellished with a delicate trim. The woman is also adorned with earrings. The photograph is enclosed in an ornate gold-tone frame with intricate floral and scrollwork details on the outer edge. The background within the frame appears neutral and unadorned.
James Presley Ball, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.17

Portrait of a Woman

James Presley Ball · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2023.39.17

The image shows a woman and three children, captured from the knees up. The woman is seated in the center, with one child standing on each side and another standing slightly behind her. The woman has dark, neatly parted hair, styled in smooth waves over her ears, with a composed expression. She wears a striped dress with lace details and a shawl-like garment on her shoulders. The two children on her left and right wear matching light pink dresses, have neatly combed hair, and wear dark, lacy gloves. The older boy behind the woman wears a suit with a white shirt and bow tie. The background is plain, and the portrait is in an ornate frame with intricate designs and a golden inner border.
James Presley Ball, The Hercules Family, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.16

The Hercules Family

James Presley Ball · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2023.39.16

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