Color postcard of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody's grave on Lookout Mountain west of Denver, Colorado. A small oval depicting a bust portrait of Cody is in the upper left corner of postcard. A metal fence surrounds the gravesite. Cody died Jan. 10, 1917 in Denver. An American flag flies from a pole in the background.
Description
1 photoprint : col. ; 9 x 14 cm. (3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Graves--Colorado--1920-1930; 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: ZZR700105047
Notes
"Inscription on monument over Buffalo Bill's grave. In memoriam Colonel William Frederick Cody B̀uffalo Bill' Noted Scout and Indian Fighter Born February 26, 1845, Scott County, Iowa Died January 10, 1917, Denver, Colorado" typed on upper corner of back side of postcard.; Postcard has a one-cent stamp on it and is addressed to "Mr. Wm. Bell" in Sigourney, Iowa; the card reads: "Best wishes ..." (remainder of message is covered by sticker).; Title typed on photoprint; at head of title: 15263.; R7001050472
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