Woman wing shot

Woman wing shot

Woman wing shot
« on: March 04, 2022, 03:51:48 pm »
Two cabinet photos I believe taken in the same session (although the mounts are a bit different). She is in the same dress, has the same shotgun belt, and has the same shotgun. Both are taken by H. J. Godfrey, Santa Cruz, Cal. One mount simply says Elite while the other says Elite Photo Studio. They may have been taken at the same time but published at different times as the mounts were changed. At any rate, she holds a double barrel shotgun and evidently was a wing shot, probably shooting clay pigeons or glass balls in exposition. She is not identified. Images date circa 1895-1905, my guess.
Few collectors showcase the ladies but they were some of the best riders and best shots with shotgun, rifle, and pistol in the Western show era. I like them very much and buy them when I can. They have an honored place on this site.
« Last Edit: March 04, 2022, 03:54:53 pm by Emory Cantey »

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