Bennie Irving "The Smallest Cowboy in the World", Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Date
[1887?]
Summary
Young Bennie Irving, nicknamed "The Smallest Cowboy in the World" poses on horseback wearing a cowboy hat while on tour with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in Europe. A part of a set for a performance of the show is in the right background.
Description
1 photoprint ; on mat 11 x 17 cm. (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Cowboys--1880-1890; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; Irving, Bennie; 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: ZZR700105107
Notes
"1887 1st European tour From the collection of Nate Salsbury - owner and manager of Buffalo Bill's Wild West - Given by the Salsbury family in 1938" handwritten on back of print.; Title typed on photoprint.; Vintage photographic print with photographers' stamp on back reading "Elliott and Fry Photographers 55 & 56, Baker Street, London."; R7001051070
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