On the plains, Indians attacking Butterfield's overland dispatch coach
Creator
Davis, Theodore Russell, 1840-1894
Contributor
Waud, Alfred R. (Alfred Rudolph), 1828-1891
Date
1860-1870
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.
Description
1 print : wood engraving, image and text ; 28 x 41 cm. (11 x 16 in.)
Subject
Butterfield Overland Stage Line--Disasters--19th century; Indians of North America--19th century; Danger--19th century; Stagecoaches--19th century
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: ZZR711004032; Harper's weekly.
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
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