William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback in the right midground in front of a large group of other riders on tour with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in Naples, Italy. Many of the riders are Native American and some wear feather headdresses. A group of tents is set up in the left background of the arena. Bleachers are set up in the right background. A group of spectators has gathered in the left foreground along a fence that borders the arena. A ridge of mountains and numerous buildings are in the distance.
Date
[1890?]
Notes
"Buffalo Bill's Wild West in Naples, Italy - 1890 - Buffalo Bill heading group of Sioux Indians and cowboys - Given by the family of Nate Salsbury from his collection, in 1938" and "1890" handwritten on back of print.; Image also identified as "F9617."; Photoprint has letter "V" handwritten in lower left corner.; Title from inventory prepared in Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001052547
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 12 x 16 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; 21 x 26 cm. (8 x 10 in.) on mat 32 x 42 cm. (12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Indians of North America--Clothing & dress--1890-1900.; Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Rights Statement
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
