A group of American infantrymen rides horses through a grassy area during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Several of the men sit in a wagon pulled by horses. The men wear helmets and uniforms. The men are members of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World." Tents cover the viewing stands in the left background. A row of lights stands in front of the tents.
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 "27" scratched in lower right corner of photoprint.; Album sheet has number "35" handwritten below photoprint.; Image originally titled "Cavalry - USA."; Title handwritten on album sheet below photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001055773
Physical 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.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st.; 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.
