[Wild West Shows]. Elliott and Fry. A Group of 3 cabinet cards of Sioux Indians from Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. London, ca 1887.

3 cabinet photographs on cardstock mounts, each with "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" mark on mount recto and the imprint of Elliott & Fry, 55 Baker St., London, on recto and verso. The subjects, who are identified on mount recto, were photographed while touring in England with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in the summer of 1887. Images overall very good, with light toning as well as light edge and corner wear to mounts.

The following performers are included: "Moccasin Top, Chief of the Brule Sioux," half-length portrait. -- "Flies Above, Chief of the Cut Off Band of Sioux," half-length portrait. -- "Julie Nelson, Sioux Princess," full-standing portrait. -- Together, 3 cabinet photographs of identified Sioux subjects.

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[Wild West Shows]. Elliott and Fry. A Group of 3 cabinet cards of Sioux Indians from Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. London, ca 1887.

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