William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on a dark horse, possibly "Duke" in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. He wears a cowboy hat, possibly a Stetson, and a belt with a large, square buckle. His shirt is embroidered with flowers. A dark sheepskin is under Cody's saddle. The horse's bridle is decorated with shells placed together to form a pattern of flowers. Wood chairs form rows in the viewing stands in the background. Numerous people sit in the stands in the left background.
Date
[1894?]
Notes
"Buffalo Bill at Ambrose Park; 1894 - given by the family of Nate Salsbury from his collection, in 1938" handwritten on back of print.; Title taken from inventory prepared in Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001050244
Description
1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.) on mat 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1890-1900.; Horses--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
