Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2012 Orilla Hollister’s Stetson hat Orilla Russell Downing Hollister was born in Denver, Colorado, in February 1884. She moved with her family […]
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: Photograph of Buffalo Bill shooting target balls
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2012 Photograph, “Buffalo Bill” shooting glass target balls from horseback In this photograph, likely taken in 1907 or 1909 when Buffalo Bill’s […]
Treasures from Our West: Last of the Buffalo by Albert Bierstadt
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Fall 2011 The Last of the Buffalo by Albert Bierstadt Albert Bierstadt’s painting The Last of the Buffalo gives us a glimpse into […]
Treasures from Our West: Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2012 Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver, serial number 1 The Colt Model 1861 Navy revolver was a favorite firearm used during and […]
Treasures from Our West: Image, great horned owl
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2012 Image of an immature great horned owl Raptors make good portrait subjects. Great horned owls (bubo virginianus) are native to the Greater […]
Treasures from Our West: Mission saddle by Edward H. Bohlin
Originally featured in Winter 2011 in Points West magazine Mission saddle by Edward H. Bohlin Edward H. Bohlin’s “Mission” saddle is one of the most spectacular pieces in the Buffalo […]
