Gunnison Cornet Band, Champions of Gunnison, Co., 1890
Creator(s)
Dean, Frank E., photographer.
Summary
Studio portrait of the members of the Gunnison Cornet Band from Gunnison (Gunnison County), Colorado. Band members wear long trousers with a side stripe, jackets decorated with braid trim, and kepi hats. The men hold cornets, tubas, trumpets, a clarinet and a euphonium. Two men kneel between drums. Identification includes left to right: William Coombs, J.J. Williams, 'Dow' Smith, William Grafflin, Lark Young. W.H. (Henry) Corum, Leon Gavette, Charles Meyer, Ellis Lore, Charles Adams, Ellis Butterfass, Charles Williams, Albert Potter, and J.P. Piper.
Date
1890
Notes
Condition: soiled, trimmed, edges worn, tape residue.; Title inked on front of photoprint. A typewritten note attached to the print reads: "Gunnison Cornet Band. Champions of 1890 Contest. Left to right: Wm Coombs, J J Williams, 'Dow' Smith, Wm. Grafflin, Lark Young. W.H. (Henry) Corum, Leon Gavette, Chas. Meyer, Ellis Lore, Chas. Adams, Ellis Butterfass, Chas. Williams, Albert Potter, J.P. Piper."; R7110018967
Description
1 photoprint ; 26 x 34 cm. (10 x 13 in.) on mat board.
