This is a Buffalo Bill item that would have appeal for collectors of both western and Buffalo Bill meomorabelia. It is a tintype, circa 1890s (the Buffalo Bill shows started in 1883). It depicts two young men, dressed in their finest clothes, sitting in a horse drawn buggy perceptually on their way to a Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. There is a poster on the wall of the barn (very rare and I have never seen on a tintype).
The close up image says:
“Buffalo Bill
Wild West
Lewiston
Saturday
June
1st
Excursion
Rates
Rough Riders”
Tintype measures 3 1/2″ x 2 3/8″. It is in good original condition; some pitting and scratching to the surface.
Included is a beautiful 7 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ sepia tone photograph that I had “photo lab made” from the tintype. (see image). Professionally framed in attractive solid walnut (11″ x 14″ with frame).
The first two images are the actual tintype; the next three images are the photograph from the tintype in frame.
Note: Glare in the lower left is a reflection and not on the tintype.
Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business for 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.