Caissons pulled by the U.S. Cavalry, Sixth Division
Summary
Members of the U.S. Sixth Division Cavalry ride horses in two groups pulling caissons (two-wheeled wagons with storage space for ammunition). One man sits on his horse between the two groups. The men are touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Two large buildings resembling barns are in the background.
Date
[1898?]
Notes
"Battery D 6th U.S. Cavalry 1898" handwritten on back of print.; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001052628
Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm. (7 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.) on mat 28 x 36 cm. (11 x 14 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Caissons (Vehicles)--1890-1900.; Cavalry--1890-1900.; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917.; United States. Army. Cavalry, 6th.; 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.
