Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2015 Thomas K. Bacon pocket model revolver Thomas K. Bacon was associated with many companies throughout his life. He initially worked with […]
Treasures from Our West
Here in "Treasures from Our West," written by our curatorial staff for our "Points West" magazine, we share some of the extraordinary objects that make the Buffalo Bill Center of the West the premier destination—online or in person—to experience the American West. Works of western art, cultural and artistic objects from the Plains Indians, natural science specimens, amazing firearms, beautiful photographs, and artifacts exploring the history and myth of the Wild West—let us show you some of these "Treasures from Our West."
Treasures from Our West: Wild West and Great Far East poster
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2015 Wild West and Great Far East poster of “Football on Horseback Between Cowboys and Indians” Throughout the twentieth century, Hollywood and […]
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of Navajo silversmith
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2015 Vincent Mercaldo photograph of a Navajo silversmith working This undated photograph documents a Navajo man silversmithing in Santa Fe, New Mexico. […]
Treasures from Our West: Pocket watch
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall/Winter 2013 Pocket watch given to Ned Buntline by William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody Two individuals—William F. Cody and Edward Zane Carroll Judson—are […]
Treasures from Our West: Eisenhower rifle
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2014 Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Winchester Model 1894 lever action repeating rifle The graduating class of 1915 at the U.S. Military Academy at […]
Treasures from Our West: American marten
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall/Winter 2015 The American marten, also known as the American pine marten, is a tree-dwelling member of the weasel family. It lives in […]
