Originally published in Points West magazine in Summer 2009 Irma Cody charm bracelet This silver charm bracelet was given to Irma, Buffalo Bill’s youngest daughter, in October 1899 by Annie […]
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 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 a timeless quality, as this photograph from 1971 […]
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 letters to his friends and family are unique […]
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 the dress and ornaments worn by Cheyenne (Tsistsistas) […]
Treasures from Our West: Winchester roller skates
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2008 Winchester roller skates Gun makers pioneered the technology that eventually placed so many inexpensive machine-made goods in the hands of consumers. Indeed, […]
Treasures from Our West: William Dunton’s “Timberline”
Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2007 William Dunton’s Timberline Visitors should ask themselves two questions when viewing a painting or sculpture in the Whitney Western Art Museum: “What […]
