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.
Date
[1894?]
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
Physical 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.
Rights
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material
Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
