A group of spectators gathers to watch two men mix flour on a large blanket in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One man empties a metal bucket onto the blanket while another man stands near him holding a large sack on his left shoulder. Another man empties his sack into a bucket. Several young boys sit on a pile of sacks in the right midground. The men are mixing the flour to use to cook for the cast and crew of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Date
[1901?]
Notes
"Salsbury Collection Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Rehearsal Pictures 1901" typed on first page of album.; Photographer's stamp "Photographed by John C. Hemment, 108 Fulton St., New York" on back of photoprint.; Photoprint has number "103" handwritten in middle right side and on back; words "Mixing flour" penciled on back of print.; Photoprint has orange discoloration.; Title penciled on back of photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001058331
Description
1 photoprint ; 12 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, album 8.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920.; Cookery--1900-1910.; Flour & meal industry--1900-1910.; 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.
