Other title: Colonel William F. Cody "Buffalo Bill" in the saddle
Summary
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on the back of a white horse, probably in England during the first European tour of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1887. A rifle, possibly a Winchester, lays across his lap. He holds onto the saddle horn with his left hand and rests his right hand on his hip. Cody wears a buckskin coat with short tassles and beads on the pockets. He also wears thigh boots and a wide-brimmed hat, probably a Stetson. Spurs are attached to his boots. A braided rope, possibly made of leather, hangs from the side of the saddle.
Date
[1887?]
Notes
"1887 - 1st European tour From the collection of Nate Salsbury - owner and manager of Buffalo Bill's Wild West - Given by the family of Nate Salsbury in 1938" handwritten on back of print.; Title typed on photoprint.; Vintage photographic print with photographers' stamp on back reading: "Elliott and Fry Photographers 55 & 56, Baker Street, London."; R7001050228
Description
1 photoprint ; 10 x 16 cm. (3 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.) on mat 11 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Entertainers--1880-1900.; Horses--1880-1900.; 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.
