A group of riders performs a cavalry charge in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Ambrose Park in Brooklyn, New York. The riders in the left midground wear light-colored uniforms, while those in the right midground wear dark uniforms. The men hold swords raised in the air as they charge. A landscape scene is painted on the backdrop at the far end of the arena.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 10 x 12 cm. (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 15 x 21 cm. (6 x 8 in.) on album sheet 25 x 30 cm. (9 3/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, album 4.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Horse shows; 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: ZZR700105590
Notes
"Souvenir of Ambrose Park 1894 Stacy 5th Ave. and 7th Brooklyn, N.Y." handwritten on first page of album; number "F32947" handwritten below photoprint; album sheet has number "3" penciled below photoprint.; Title handwritten on album sheet below photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001055901
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