Souvenir Glasses From Buffalo Bill's 1905 Tour In France

Set of two large engraved glasses - souvenirs from Buffalo Bill's 1905 tour in France. Wild West Show After a notable appearance at the 1889 World's Fair, Buffalo Bill set up camp in Paris on the Champ-de-Mars in 1905 as part of a European tour, which had begun in London three years earlier. The logistics of the Wild West Show, modeled on the Barnum and Bailey Circus, deployed ubiquitous advertising. It gave pride of place to Buffalo Bill. At almost 60 years old, he was immediately identifiable with his Stetson, his hair, and his famous goatee. Recognizable on one of the glasses. In two months, the show attracted 3 million visitors. Publications, souvenir products, and advertising were numerous at the time. Stemmed glass of slightly different dimensions Engraving Indian on horseback: Height 20.5 cm Diameter 11.5 cm Diameter foot 10.5 cm Marking "Souvenir"
Engraving Buffalo Bill on horseback Height 20 cm Diameter 12 cm Diameter foot 9.5 cm Marking "Amitié"
Good general condition, one defect in the glass (bubble)