William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback with members of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, probably while touring in Paris. A dog sled and several dogs are in the foreground. The driver of the sled, wearing a large fur hat, stands in the left foreground holding a pair of snowshoes against his leg. John Burke, press agent for the shows, stands in the right background in front of a cabin that is part of the set for the show. John Y. Nelson, scout and driver of the show's Deadwood Stagecoach, sits on a horse in the center background. Nate Salsbury, owner and manager of the show, sits on a brown and white horse in the left center background. A tall cowboy, possibly Buck Taylor, stands next to Salsbury's horse. Three Native American men wearing feather headresses, possibly including Iron Tail, stand in the left background. A wood wagon and sled are in the right midground. A man wearing a large fur hat stands near the wagon. A landscape scene is painted on the backdrop behind the group.
Description
1 photoprint ; 12 x 19 cm. (4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.) on album sheet 30 x 24 cm. (11 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, album 1.
Subject
Indians of North America--Clothing--19th century; Wild west shows--1880-1920; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; Burke, John, -1917; Nelson, John Young, 1826-; Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902; 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: ZZR700105298
Notes
"Mrs. Salsbury with Henry G. Wynne's Compliments - Paris 1889" handwritten on first page of album.; Image mounted on album sheet with "NS-297."; Lower corner of album sheet is torn.; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001052987
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