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: Civil War canteen
Originally featured in Points West magazine in fall 2007 Civil War Canteen While a standard item of military equipment, this Civil War canteen is…
Treasures from Our West: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2007 Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep specimens On December 24, 2000, poachers killed these two Rocky…
Treasures from Our West: Irma Cody charm bracelet
Originally published in Points West magazine in Summer 2009 Irma Cody charm bracelet This silver charm bracelet was given to Irma, Buffalo…
Treasures from Our West: Photograph of winter in Yellowstone National Park
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 2013 Photograph of winter in Yellowstone National Park Winter in Yellowstone National Park can have…
Treasures from Our West: Charlie Russell illustrated letter
Illustrated letter by Charlie Russell Western American artist Charles M. – or “Charlie” – Russell was known as a great storyteller. Russell’s…
Treasures from Our West: Cheyenne doll
Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2010 Cheyenne doll Made around 1870, this extraordinary Cheyenne doll stands twenty-seven inches high and wears…