Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2011 Joseph Henry Sharp’s Crucita Joseph Henry Sharp (1859 – 1953) found inspiration in the people and landscapes of the American West. […]
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: Ship-christening champagne bottle
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2011 Ship-christening champagne bottle On June 19, 1920, Mrs. William F. Cody—Louisa—christened the freighter S.S. Cody at Hog Island, Pennsylvania, located on the […]
Treasures from Our West: Money by Stan Natchez
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Spring 2012 Money by Stan Natchez The combination of tradition and modernity; a Los Angeles upbringing and an education in ceremonial heritage; and […]
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of Touch the Clouds
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Summer 2013 Photograph, Touch the Clouds When you walk into the new Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Gallery in our Plains Indian […]
Treasures from Our West: Model 1875 Gatling gun
Originally featured in Points West magazine in Winter 2011 Model 1875 Gatling gun Most of us recognize this firearm—from dozens of western movies and television productions—as a Gatling gun. It […]
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of boat on Big Horn River
Originally featured in Winter 2011 in Points West magazine Photograph, Spirit of the Pitchfork on the Big Horn River Photographer Charles J. Belden captured this image of fellow adventurers Alton […]
