Two men stand next to their horses in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear cavalry uniforms and are members of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World." The horse on the right sits on its hind quarters while the horse on the left lies on its side. Palm trees are painted on the backdrop behind the men.
Description
1 photoprint ; 12 x 19 cm. (4 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, album 8.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Cavalry--1900-1910; Horses--1900-1910; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700105840
Notes
"129" handwritten in middle right side and on back of photoprint.; "Salsbury Collection Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Rehearsal Pictures 1901" typed on first page of album.; Lower side of photoprint has orange discoloration.; Photographer's stamp "Photographed by John C. Hemment, 108 Fulton St., New York" on back of photoprint; "1901" and "Branding" handwritten on back of photoprint.; See also "NS-258."; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001058404
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