On the plains, Indians attacking Butterfield's overland dispatch coach
Creator(s)
Davis, Theodore Russell, 1840-1894.
Summary
A driver and passengers on a mule-driven stagecoach, the "Butterfield Overland Dispatch", fire rifles and pistols as North American Indians on horseback charge the stagecoach. Indians hold coup sticks, guns and shields. Shows a tepee and men on a butte.
Notes
Engraver's name "J.R. Waud" engraved in original and reproduced in print.; Formerly F283; Tear sheet consists of page 248, removed from Harper's weekly.; Title, attribution and "[See Page 249.]" printed on tear sheet.; R7110040320
Description
1 print : wood engraving, image and text ; 28 x 41 cm. (11 x 16 in.)
Subject
Butterfield Overland Stage Line--Disasters--1860-1870.; Indians of North America--1860-1870.; Danger--1860-1870.; Stagecoaches--1860-1870.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
