Albert E. Scheibel, secretary for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, stands with Jimmy Thomas and Joe Hart in the bleachers of a grandstand for the show at Earl's Court in England. Thomas rests his foot on a bleacher next to a basket with a sign advertising "The Buffalo Bill Puzzle - novel - interesting - amusing - one penny." He holds one of the puzzles in his left hand. Hart stands next to Thomas and points to him with his left forefinger. Scheibel holds a cigar or cigarette in his right hand. Both Hart and Scheibel wear derby hats and suits. Thomas wears a cap with the words "Buffalo Bill" on its band.
Description
1 photoprint ; 16 x 21 cm. (6 x 8 in.) on album sheet 18 x 23 cm. (7 x 9 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.; Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, album 2 (A.R. Dresser photographs)
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Grandstands--1890-1900; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; Hart, Joe; Scheibel, Albert; Thomas, Jimmy; 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: ZZR700105373
Notes
"8 x 10 No. 25f" handwritten on album sheet below photoprint.; "At the Wild West Earl's Court with a crouch hand camera during July, August and September 1892. B̀uffalo Bill's Show.' Presented to Nat Salisbury Esq for use of the staff with A.R. Dressers Compliments Springfield Bexley Heath. Kent, England Oct. 1892" handwritten on first page of album.; Edges of album sheet are deteriorating.; Photoprint has been retouched.; Subseries title taken from album cover.; Title handwritten on photoprint.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001053739
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