Name/Title
Moment in Time Exhibit, Pony Express Museum, Photos (23), 1993Entry/Object ID
P1997.1P.867Description
Moment in Time Exhibit, Pony Express Museum, Photos (23), 1993. color. Snapshots with some enlargements of the "Moment in Time" Exhibit at the newly renovated and expanded Pony Express National Memorial. This exhibit is located in the original stable entrance, just inside the big stable door. The exhibit consists of life-size and life-like replicas of horse, rider, and attendants. These photos taken during the initial installation of these models as evidenced by some supports still visible under the horse's legs. Deaton Services personnel are in some photos. Two photos include David Mead or Robbie Sipe, Museum staff members.
When the visitor enters the area an audio begins of the actual moments just before the first Pony Express Rider took off (in this case from out of the stable). The audio captures the excitement of the moment. The chestnut horse exhibited is in flight stance, raring to go. The Rider, wearing white blousy shirt, with red kerchief about his neck, is leaning forward as to prompt the horse into action. A life-size stable attendant in green shirt, stands to the west holding the bridle of the horse to keep it from prematurely bolting. Another attendant, in blue shirt, with his back to camera, is preparing to push open the heavy stable door.
97.1P.867 = Shows horse & rider from rear of horse, looking toward closed stable door, face of attendant holding reins visible, and face of attendant opening door. b/w. 3½" x 5"
97.1P.868 =Photo showing horse & rider from west side of horse; view of back of attendant holding rein, and back of attendant opening door. Real life David Mead is mirroring the model on the opposite (east) door, as though to open it at just the right moment. b/w. 3½" x 5"
97.1P.869 = Photo showing horse & rider from west side of horse; view of back of attendant holding rein, and back of attendant opening door. Real Life Robbie Sipes is situated on the opposite side of the horse near the rear, as though to slap the horse on its way. b/w. 3½" x 5"
97.1P.870 = Photo showing horse & rider, head-on, back of attendant holding reins. b/w. 3½" x 5"
97.1P.871 = Photo showing horse & rider from west side of horse; view of back of attendant holding rein. b/w. 3½" x 5"
97.1P..872 = Photo showing horse & rider from west side of horse; view of back of attendant holding rein, and back of attendant opening door. Photo showing horse & rider from west side of horse; view of back of attendant holding rein, and back of attendant opening door.
97.1P.873 = Photo showing the horse & rider from east side, Rider has holstered pistol on his hip, wearing knee-high black leather boots, mochila visible under saddle. Horse's head is turned slightly to west. Face of attendant holding reins visible, as is the face of the door attendant. color 4" x 6"
97.1P.874-875 = Photo of horse & rider installed only, with three men from Deaton Services performing the installation. color.
97.1P.877-878 = Photo showing horse & rider from west side of horse; view of back of attendant holding rein, and back of attendant opening door. Wood support blocks still in place under horse's hooves.
97.1P.879 = Photo showing horse & rider from west side of horse; view of back of attendant holding rein, and back of attendant opening door. Installation complete with concrete finishing under hooves.
97.1P.880 = Photo showing the horse & rider from east side, Rider has holstered pistol on his hip, wearing knee-high black leather boots, mochila visible under saddle. Horse's head is turned slightly to west. Face of attendant holding reins visible. Wood support blocks still in place under horse's hooves. color very dark. 4" x 6"
97.1P.881 = Shows horse & rider from rear of horse, looking toward closed stable door, face of attendant opening door. color, 4" x 6"
97.1P.885 = Photo of horse & rider, and attendant holding rein installed only, with three men from Deaton Services performing the installation. Seen from horse's west side. color.
97.1P.886 = Aerial view looking down on rider, horse and attendant holding reins. color.
97.1P.887-889 = Enlargement of horse & rider seen from west side, attendant holding reins, light from open stable door creating a halo effect. color. both 5" x 7" and 8" x 10".Made/Created
Artist
St. Joseph Museum StaffDate made
1993Place
City
St. JosephState/Province
MissouriLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Pony Express Museum, Pony Express Museum Moment in Time Exhibit, Deaton Museum ServicesDimensions
Height
4 inWidth
6 inDimension Notes
b/w = 3½" x 5"
Enlargements, both 5" 7: and 8" x 10"Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
David MeadPerson or Organization
Robbie Sipes
