A group of Sioux rides horses through a grassy area during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear loincloths and carry long spears and round shields. Some of the men wear feather headdresses. Several additional riders are stopped on their horses in the right background. Tents cover the viewing stands in the left background. A row of lights stands in front of the tents.
Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm. (7 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.) on album sheet 25 x 31 cm. (10 x 12 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, album 3.
Type of Material
Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Subject
Dakota Indians--Clothing & dress.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; 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: ZZR700105571
Notes
"1899" handwritten on first page of album.; "Copyright 1899 by the Courier Litho Co. Buffalo NY" handwritten in lower left corner of image; number "36" scratched in lower right corner of photoprint.; Album sheet has number "29" handwritten below photoprint.; Title handwritten on album sheet below photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001055715
Filename
00105571.tif
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