Original Midland Band, Pikes Peak in center distance, Big Bill Bosworth drum major
Creator(s)
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Summary
The Midland Band poses in fringed "Indian" uniforms with feathered caps, holding tubas, saxophones, trombones, flutes and a bass drum, in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Drum major, Big Bill Bosworth, holds a shield with "Colorado Midland Band, Pikes Peak Route."
Date
[between 1910 and 1920?]
Notes
Photoprint has dogeared corners.; Title penciled on back of photoprint.; R7001716777
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 18 x 24 cm. (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject
Bosworth, Big Bill.; Indians of North America--Performances & portrayals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1910-1920.; Bands--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.; Drum majors--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1910-1920.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Western History
