Print, Photographic

1952.178.0005

1952.178.0005

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1952.178.0005

Description

8X10 glossy of H. H. Vincent's grave marker in the Rawlins Cemetery. Update 2/2008: Black and white print. Snapshot. Image of a stone obelisk that marks the grave of H.H. Vincent. Other gravestones and trees in the background. Snow on the grass. Carved on the obelisk: "Erected by his friends." "H.H. Vincents[.] murdered near Elk Mountain Aug 19, 1878 while in pursuit of train robbers. Aged 40 years." Written on back in blue ink: "Catalogue No. 1. U.P.R.R. Public Relations[.] another view of Vincents[.] tombstone i the Rawlins cemetery[.]" Written on back in green ink:" Grave marker of H.H. Vincents[.] in the Rawlins Cemetry[sic]." Written on back in black ink: "Big Nose George-c" Written on back in pencil: "13" "6". White adhesive label pasted on back: "Big Nose George". Upper left corner bent. Crescent shaped cracks in emulsion on right side; cracked throughout. Slight soiled. Paper curled.

Collection

Photograph Collection