Original Midland Band, Pikes Peak in center distance, Big Bill Bosworth drum major
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
[between 1910 and 1920?]
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."
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.)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
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.
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: ZZR700171677
Notes
Photoprint has dogeared corners.; Title penciled on back of photoprint.; R7001716777
Filename
00171677.tif
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