Copy of an advertisement that appeared in the April 1, 1886 edition of the Georgetown Courier. Ad reads "2d Silver Benefit McClellan Opera House, One Night Only. Saturday Evening, April 3d. The Only and Original Buffalo Bill Hon. W.F. Cody, Late Chief of the Scouts of the U.S. Army, and his Mammoth Combination in his great Sensational Drama, entitled T̀he Prairie Waif,' Introducing the Western Scout and Daring Rider Buck Taylor, King of the Cowboys. A Genuine Band of Pawnee Indians, Under Pawnee Billy, Boy Chief and Interpreter. 24 First Class Artists. New and Beautiful Scenery. Mr. Cody, B̀uffalo Bill,' will give an exhibition of fancy Rifle Shooting, holding his rifle in twenty different positions, in which he is acknowledged preeminent. Prices of admission as usual. Reserved seats, one dollar, to be had at Forbers & Stromberg's."
Description
1 copy photoprint ; 26 x 21 cm. (10 x 8 1/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 20 x 15 cm. (7 3/4 x 6 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Format-Medium
Document
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: ZZR700105244
Notes
"Georgetown Courier, April 1, 1886 p. 2" penciled on back of print.; Title from inventory prepared in Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; R7001052440
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