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: “The Big Things” by Frederic Remington
Originally featured in Points West in Fall 2014 The Big Things by Frederic Remington Since 1977, Patrons Ball—the black-tie, “festive event” as…
Treasures from Our West: Pocket watch
Originally published in Points West magazine in Summer 20072 Pocket watch, given to Dr. D. Frank “White Beaver” Powell by William F. “Buffalo…
Treasures from Our West: Charles Belden photograph
Originally featured in Points West in Summer 2007 Charles Belden Photograph: Cowboy reading to his horse Ah, the cowboy life. In this…
Treasures from Our West: Magnificent Purdey shotgun
Originally featured in Points West in Winter 20007 The Magnificent Purdey shotgun James F. Purdey & Sons, LTD, of London was established…
Treasures from Our West: Smith and Wesson Victory Revolver
Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2008 Smith and Wesson Victory Revolver The mention of World War II often brings to…
Treasures from Our West: Annie Oakley – gold rifle pin
Originally published in Points West magazine in Fall 2011 Annie Oakley’s gold rifle pin This diminutive gold rifle pin, measuring 2.75 inches,…