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Call Number	NS-13
Title	William F. Cody and group in front of tent
Summary	William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stands in front of a tent, probably in Paris, with a group of people, including Sioux Chief Rocky Bear at the far left of the group holding a war club in his right hand. He also has one feather on the back of his head and a blanket wrapped around his waist. Also included in the group is French painter Rosa Bonheur, seated and holding a cane in her right hand. Bonheur painted a famous portrait of Cody on horseback in 1889. She wears a shawl wrapped around her upper body. Four men stand behind Cody, possibly including Sioux Chief Kicking Bear. A buffalo head is mounted between two American flags above the entrance to the tent.
Date	[1889?]
Notes	"1" and "2" handwritten on mat below photoprint, identifying William. F. Cody and Rosa Bonheur.; "Buffalo Bill's Wild West in Paris - 1889 2nd European tour 1=Cody 2=Rosa Bonheur Given by the family of Nate Salsbury from his collection, in 1938 Kicking Bear at Cody's right" handwritten on back of print.; Image also identified as "F22505."; Photoprint is faded and has spots of ink on it; negative has strips of red tape on upper and lower edges.; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001050139
Physical Description	1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 12 cm. (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 16 x 23 cm. (6 1/2 x 8 3/4 in.)
Is Part Of	Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject	Wild west shows--1880-1920. Show tents--1880-1900. Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917. Rocky Bear. Bonheur, Rosa, 1822-1899. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Photograph
Filename	00105013.tif

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