A large group of people, including numerous Native Americans, poses on a large barge in Germany while on tour with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody stands to the left of the large smokestack protruding from the barge slightly behind a light-colored sheet. He wears his trademark Stetson hat. A Native American man, possibly Iron Tail, stands directly behind Cody. John Burke, press agent for the wild west show, stands in the right center toward the back of the boat with his hand on the railing. John Y. Nelson, a scout and driver of the Deadwood Stagecoach, stands in the right midground toward the near side of the boat. He has a full, gray beard and moustache.
Description
1 copy photonegative ; 6 x 12 cm. (2 1/4 x 4 3/4 in.); 1 photoprint ; on mat 13 x 29 cm. (5 x 11 1/4 in.)
Is Part Of
Salsbury collection, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Subject
Wild west shows--1880-1920; Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917; 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: ZZR700105149
Notes
"Germany - 1890 - A group from Buffalo Bill's Wild West on a pleasure ride - Major John Burke center right holding on to rail - Given by the family of Nate Salsbury from his collection, in 1938" handwritten on back of print.; Image also identified as "F29643."; Side edges of mat are deteriorating.; Title from inventory prepared in Western History Department, Denver Public Library.; Vintage photographic print.; R7001051494
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