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Man on horseback
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6 editions published between 1889 and 1901 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide A man, possibly a groom, sits bareback on a horse in front of a building in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show near Earl's Court in England. Another man stands in the left background in the entrance to the building. He wears a cap and has a scarf tied around his neck. He also has a full moustache.
Cossacks
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9 editions published between 1892 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A group of Russian Cossacks poses on horseback while touring with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. One man, possibly Prince Alexis Louka, is slightly in front of the rest of the group.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West
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7 editions published between 1886 and 1908 in English and held by 1 library worldwide William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody sits on a white horse in the left center background in an arena at Erastina on Staten Island, New York. Several additional cowboys sit on horses in the left background near Cody. A herd of buffalo and elk is in the center and right midground. A small group of people is gathered in the viewing stands in the background. Cody and his cast are probably rehearsing for a performance.
William F. Cody on horseback
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7 editions published between 1889 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback in a dirt arena during a rehearsal for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a dark hat and a dark, striped suit. Gaiters that lace up the side cover the lower part of his pant legs. He wears dark gloves and holds his right hand on his hip. He has a white goatee and moustache.
Buffalo
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7 editions published between 1892 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A herd of buffalo is gathered in a fenced pen at a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show near Earl's Court in England. Several of the buffalo stand, while others are lying down. A long, wood trough is in the right foreground. The tops of several buildings are in the distance.
Wild West Show performance
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7 editions published between 1892 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A group of men runs next to a horse pulling a wagon in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear white uniforms resembling those of sailors. One man sits on the wagon and holds the horse's reins. The Wild West Show band plays in the right background underneath a tent. The audience sits in bleachers in the left background. The bleachers are also covered by the tent. A large building with striped awnings over most of its windows is in the right background behind the show's tent.
Riff Arabians
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6 editions published in 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide An Arab performer in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show performs a handspring during a performance of the show. A large crowd of people sits in the bleachers under a tent canopy in the background. A large building with small awnings hanging over many of its windows is in the background behind the tent.
Cossack
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6 editions published between 1892 and 1899 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A Russian Cossack stands in front of a tent in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He wears a wool cap and a long coat with cartridge loops across his chest. He holds a riding crop in his right hand. A large tent is in the left background.
Wild West Show camp
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6 editions published in 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A large group of people stands in the center background among a group of teepees and tents in a camp of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in Europe. Lettering with an arrow pointing to the "water-closets" is painted on the side of a building in the left foreground.
Russian Cossacks
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6 editions published between 1892 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A group of Russian Cossacks led by Prince Alexis Louka rides horses in a dirt arena for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men wear wool hats and long, dark coats. Louka's uniform is lighter colored than the others. A large tent canopy is in the background.
Bucking horse
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6 editions published in 1892 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A cowboy rides a bucking horse in a dirt arena during a performance of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show at Earl's Court in England. The grandstand curves in the right background and is supported by large wood beams.
William F. Cody
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6 editions published between 1889 and 1903 in English and held by 1 library worldwide In this large, hand-colored print of a green truck transporting a large portrait of William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody on horseback, probably on an Arabian horse, Cody is depicted wearing a buckskin coat, a wide-brimmed hat and thigh boots. A wood frame supports the large portrait, possibly painted by Robert Lindneux. A man wearing a suit drives the open truck. Two automobiles are following the truck up the winding road, possibly up Lookout Mountain in Colorado heading to the Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum in Golden. A ridge of mountains and two bodies of water are in the distance.
Wild West Show parade
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5 editions published in 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A group of men wearing turbans and robes rides horses down a dirt street during a parade for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The men are members of "Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World." One man in front of the group carries a large, dark flag with a half moon on it. A group of young boys sits on the top rail of a fence in the left midground. Additional spectators stand along the road. A water tower is in the background behind a large buiding.
Cody at peephole
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5 editions published in 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody peeks through a peephole in the arena tent for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Cody wears thigh boots, a buckskin coat with tassles, and a hat, possibly a Stetson. Another person, probably Johnny Baker, Cody's foster son and a star of the show known as the "Cowboy Kid," stands looking through the peephole with Cody. A group of men on horseback, including Russian Cossacks, Mexican vaqueros and cavalrymen from several nations, awaits Cody's cue to enter the arena. Cody reportedly liked to watch the progress of the Wild West Show through the peephole. The announcer and Cody also reportedly worked out a system whereby the announcer would signal Cody when it was time to prepare for the next act.
Nate Salsbury portrait
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10 editions published between 1887 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide Nate Salsbury poses for a side-angle, bust portrait. Salsbury was an actor and managed the Salsbury Troubadours before taking over as manager of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show in 1883. Born in Freeport, Illinois in 1846, Salsbury first met William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody in New York in 1882. The pair joined forces the following year and Salsbury led Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show to enormous success in the United States and Europe. He died in 1902.
Cody
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11 editions published between 1892 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody poses on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Cody wears a wide-brimmed hat and a buckskin coat with tassles and small beads sewn on it in a pattern that forms bands of flowers. He wears gauntlets on his hands. He also wears thigh boots, and his belt has a large, square buckle. He is mounted on a dark horse. The horse's bridle is decorated with shells. Several tents are set up in the left background. A few men stand in the right background near a group of wagons.
Wild West Show cast
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12 editions published between 1892 and 1899 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A group of Native Americans stands in the midground in a dirt road next to a judge's stand. The road is probably part of a race track that winds into the background. A wood fence borders the far side of the track. A large group of spectators is gathered at the fence. The Native Americans are members of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
Indian group
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10 editions published in 1892 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A group of Native American men stands in front of a group of teepees in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show near Earl's Court in England. Several of the men wear breastplates, possibly made from bone, and several hold blankets wrapped around them. One man sits on the ground slightly in front of where the rest of the group stands. A small child stands behind the seated man. Several of the teepees have pictures painted on them.
Native Americans on horseback
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10 editions published between 1889 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A group of Native Americans poses on horseback in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. One man sits on his horse slightly in front of the rest of the group. Several of the men wear feathers on the backs of their heads. A few of them wear breastplates, possibly made from bone. A backdrop is behind them. Several buildings are in the background.
Sioux
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10 editions published between 1899 and 1901 in English and held by 1 library worldwide A Sioux man stands among a group of teepees in a camp for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The man wears a loincloth and holds a long spear adorned with feathers. Another spear, also adorned with feathers, is stuck in the ground next to him. more
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Salsbury, N. (Nathan), 1846-1902
Salsbury, Nate, 1846-1902
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