Colonel William F. Cody "Buffalo Bill" in the saddle
Date
[1887?]
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.
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.
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: ZZR700105022
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
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