Print, Photographic

1952.178.0006

1952.178.0006

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1952.178.0006

Description

8X10 glossy of H. H. Vincent's gravemarker. Update 2/2008: Black and white print. Snapshot. Close up image of the stone obelisk base that marks H.H. Vincent's grave. Snowy grass in background. Carved on base: "H.H. Vincents[sic] 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 Omaha[.] The tombstone erected by his friends at the grave of H.H. Vincents[sic] who was killed near Elk Mountain when in persuit[sic] of train robbers-Big Nose George and his gang-Rawlins Cemetery is where he is buried." Written on the back in pencil:"13-A" Written on back in black ink an crossed out:"Big Nose George-c". Cracks in emulsion throughout. Corner damage. Soiled and stained on back, right side. Paperclip mark in upper left. Paper curled. Dent at center bottom edge.

Collection

Photograph Collection