Those taking part were all brought up by Mr. Wolfe
Creator
Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)
Date
[August 1895]
Summary
The bullfight on August 24 or 25, 1895, in the wood bullring built at the race track in Gillett, Colorado, is about to begin. Joe Wolfe, the organizer of the event and "Master of the Fiesta" wearing a Mexican sombrero, a velvet suit with silver buttons and gloves, stands in a decorated box in the stands, with four men behind him. People around look toward the bullring; there are many empty seats in the arena. The event caused a scandal because of its cruelty to animals.
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 12 x 17 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 10 x 16 cm. (4 x 6 in.)
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Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700170688
Notes
Hand-written in pencil on back of photoprint: "Master of the Fiesta (and looser by the thousands of dollars) was J. H. Wolfe - of the Palace Hotel, Cripple Creek, scarcely any attendance."; Hand-written title and photographer's stamp on back of photoprint.; Photoprint is creased and cracked.; Vintage photoprint; brown tones.; R7001706887
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