A group of Arab acrobats poses while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One man balances six others on his shoulders. The man on the bottom stands and holds his arms up to support the group on his shoulders. Two older men and three younger men stand on his shoulders, while the sixth young man stands on their shoulders. The young man at the top of the group holds his arms up in the air. Two additional men stand on the ground below the group. A landscape is painted on the backdrop in the distance.
Date
[between 1885 and 1900?]
Notes
Image also identified as "F22655."; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print with photographer's stamp on bottom of mat reading "Stacy Ivory Finish Corner 9th St. & 5th Ave. Brooklyn."; R7001051698
Description
1 photoprint ; 14 x 10 cm. (5 1/2 x 4 in.) on mat 17 x 11 cm. (6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Acrobats--1880-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Arabs.
Rights Statement
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
Group portraits.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
