Caissons pulled by the U.S. Cavalry, Sixth Division
Date
[1898?]
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.
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.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700105262
Notes
"Battery D 6th U.S. Cavalry 1898" handwritten on back of print.; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001052628
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