Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2008.1008.1.467Description
Black & white snapshot print of Rosa Rankin and four copies. She is wearing a dark, long dress with white lace collar. Her hair is pinned back in soft curls. She stands on the ground beside steps going up to a clapboard house.
Written on the back in blue ink: "Mrs Robert Rankin" "Her husband was the jailor when Big Nose George tried to escape after knocking Mr Rankin unconscious, Mrs. Rankin slammed the cell door shut & kept him from escaping. The watch was given her for her bravery. Given by Lee Rankin (her son) Rawlins, Wyo" "Copied by State" Size 3 1/4 x 4 3/8"
Good condition. Crease from paperclip, accretion, top right corner bent, soiled, indented.
Copy 1. Written on back in blue ink: "Mrs Robert Rankin. Her husband was the jailor when Big Nose George tried to escape after knocking Mr Ranking unconscious. Mrs. Rankin slammed the cell door shut & kept him from escaping. A watch was given to her for her bravery" Stamped in black: "Copy Provided by Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department". On white adhesive tag: "Rankin" Size 5 x 7"
Good condition. Creased, bottom right corner bent.
Copy 2. Written on back in black (Same as copy 1) Size 3 1/2 x 7"
Good condition.
Copy 3. Written on back in black ink: "Mrs. Robert Rankin Page 15 No 13" Size 3 1/2 x 5"
Good condition.
Copy 4. Size 3 1/2 x 5:
Good condition.Collection
Photograph Collection