Russian Georgian Cossacks, identified left to right: David Kadjaia, Ivane Baramidze, Miron Chkonia, unknown, unknown, Ermile Antadze, Dimitri Mgaloblishvili, and Luka Chkhartishvili, pose on horseback for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. In background on foot is Alexis Gogokhia. The men wear wool hats and long coats. Large tents are set up in the background. Flags, including one American flag, fly from poles on top of the tents. Several people, including one Georgian Cossack, walk in the field in the right background.
Date
1899
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 "4" scratched in lower right corner of photoprint.; Album sheet has number "16" handwritten below photoprint.; Illegible word handwritten on album sheet below photoprint.; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001055545., Additional information supplied by Richard Georgian.
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.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Flags--American--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Louka, Alexis, Prince.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Cossacks--1880-1900.;Georgians (South Caucasians)--1880-1920.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
