Native American (tribe unknown) men who are dressed as giraffes pose near a circus tent, Sunflower (Flower) Carnival, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The men hold the necks of the costume with long poles. The costume is attached to suspenders that the men wear.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
C Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.
Type of Material
Glass negatives.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Indians of North America--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--1890-1900.; Circuses & shows--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Costumes--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Festivals--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Giraffes--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.; Masks--Colorado--Colorado Springs--1890-1900.
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: ZZR700172231
Notes
Condition: emulsion chipping and oxidizing on glass negative.; Title written on negative envelope.; R7001722312
Filename
00172231.tif
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