Frontiersman Collection

Porter Rockwell / Cdv
ORRIN PORTER ROCKWELL American frontiersman, Utah pioneer and reputed Mormon Destroying Angel, photographed in June 1866

DAVY CROCKETT (1786-1836). American frontiersman. Wood engraving, 1883

Ezra Meeker dressed as a Frontiersman
Ezra Meeker, the self-appointed champion of the Oregon Trail, seen here dressed as a Frontiersman. Date: 20th century

Mountain man in the old west
Old trapper in the American West, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

Daniel Boone
Portrait of Daniel Boone wearing a coonskin cap. Digitally colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Scene From Last Of The Mohicans
Illustration of a scene from James Fenimore Coopers 1826 novel Last of the Mohicans: a Narrative of 1757 shows two men on horseback in European clothes

Davy Crockett
David Crockett (1786 - 1836) - celebrated 19th century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician; referred to in popular culture as Davy Crockett

NAT LOVE b. 1854. Deadwood Dick. African American cowboy

REMINGTON: FRONTIERSMEN. I took ye for an Injin. Drawing, 1890, by Frederic Remington

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Mountain men greeting each other: " I took ye for an Injin." Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington Illustration

COLORADO: MINING, 1874. A mountainside in Colorado honeycombed by silver mines. Wood engraving, American, 1874

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Kit Carson, in his Civil War uniform, as commander of First New Mexico Volunteers. Hand-colored engraving of a photograph taken about 1863

Wild Bill Hickok / Postcd
WILD BILL HICKOK alias JAMES BUTLER American frontiersman, stage driver, scout, and US marshal; famous as a crack shot

David (Davy) Crockett (1786-1836) 1834 (oil on canvas)
PNP245832 David (Davy) Crockett (1786-1836) 1834 (oil on canvas) by Neagle, John (1796-1865) (attr. to); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

David Crockett, ca. 1836. ca. 1836. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
David Crockett, ca. 1836

COVERED WAGON, c1880. Drawing, American, 20th century

NAT LOVE (b. 1854). Also known as Deadwood Dick : oil over a photograph
NAT LOVE (b. 1854). Also known as " Deadwood Dick" : oil over a photograph

JAMES BOWIE (1796-1836). American soldier and frontiersman: lithograph, 19th century

PRINCE DEMETRIUS AUGUSTINE GALLITZIN (1770-1840). Russian-born Roman Catholic priest and missionary. Gallitzin at Loretto, Pennsylvania. Line engraving, 19th century

EMIGRANTS TO OHIO, 1805. Emigrants from Connnecticut heading for eastern Ohio in 1805. Wood engravig, American, 1861

David Crockett, 1786 - 1836. Better known as Davy Crockett and "King of the Wild Frontier"
David Crockett, 1786 - 1836. Better known as Davy Crockett and " King of the Wild Frontier". American frontiersman

Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick
5668943 Like lightening in its quickness, Diamond Dick raised his revolver and returned the fire" from 'Dashing Dick Jr

Daniel Boone (1734-1820) American pioneer, hunter, frontiersman, and folk hero
528335 Daniel Boone (1734-1820) American pioneer, hunter, frontiersman, and folk hero. Boone in buckskins, defending his wife and son from a Native American wielding a tomahawk

Climbing Mt. McKinley, between c1900 and 1923. Creator: Unknown
Climbing Mt. McKinley, between c1900 and 1923

Hunter with bear which he killed, between c1900 and 1927. Creator: Unknown
Hunter with bear which he killed, between c1900 and 1927

Caribou carcasses, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Caribou carcasses, between c1900 and c1930

Russian chimes, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Russian chimes, between c1900 and c1930

Homesteaders and their home, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Homesteaders and their home, between c1900 and c1930

Tame reindeer, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Tame reindeer, between c1900 and c1930

Dan Cadzow, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dan Cadzow, between c1900 and 1916. Two men standing in front of log building

Frank G. Carpenter at an experimental farm, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter at an experimental farm, between c1900 and 1916

Natives, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Natives, between c1900 and 1916. Group portrait of six men and one boy standing in front of a corrugated tin building, Tanana(?), Alaska

Frank G. Carpenter on the right, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Frank G. Carpenter on the right, between c1900 and 1916. Frank Carpenter and man standing with horses in front of a roadhouse

Col Ripinski & PO at Chilkat [] /, 1894 and 1895. Creator: Alfred Lee Broadbent
Col Ripinski & PO at Chilkat [] /, 1894 and 1895. Showing S. Ripinsky and two men standing outside the Post Office at Chilkat

Skins of animals killed on Show River [i.e. Snow River] on line of A.C.R.R. 1906. Creator: Unknown
Skins of animals killed on Show River [i.e. Snow River] on line of A.C.R.R. 1906

Ancient bones of mastodons, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Ancient bones of mastodons, between c1900 and c1930

New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New Year's Reception at the White House, Washington - from a sketch by our special artist, 1862. New Year's Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Americans generally

Frontiersman Meeting a Group of Natives

Seth Kinman, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Seth Kinman, between 1855 and 1865. [Hunter, pioneer, frontiersman, hotel and saloon keeper, musician: claimed to have shot a total of over 800 grizzly bears, and, in a single month

Seth Kinman, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Seth Kinman, between 1860 and 1875. [Hunter, pioneer, frontiersman, hotel and saloon keeper, musician: claimed to have shot a total of over 800 grizzly bears, and, in a single month

Christopher (Kit) Carson, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Christopher (Kit) Carson, between 1860 and 1875. [Frontiersman, fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, US army officer]

Miller, Joaquin of Oregon, between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Miller, Joaquin of Oregon, between 1870 and 1880

Wild West
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Frontiersman Doll, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Frontiersman Doll, c. 1937

Davy Crockett Paying off Two Frenchmen for Insulting His Sweetheart
AQS254863 Davy Crockett Paying off Two Frenchmen for Insulting His Sweetheart, Taming a Lioness, etc. illustration from Crocketts Almanack (litho) by American School

Wild West
3787358 Wild West by Prowse, Robert (1826-86); (add.info.: Wild West in 19th century. Caption reads: We can make him guide us to the place where he found the gold)

Portrait of Davy Crockett, 1921 (screen print)
2622235 Portrait of Davy Crockett, 1921 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Davy Crockett in deerskins; screen print)

Explorers: Frontiersman Daniel Boone, 1931 (woodcut print)
3034932 Explorers: Frontiersman Daniel Boone, 1931 (woodcut print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of American explorer and frontiersman Daniel Boone; woodcut)

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Frontiersmen, the rugged pioneers of the American West, embody a spirit of adventure and resilience that has captivated imaginations for centuries. From Porter Rockwell's fearless exploits to Davy Crockett's legendary tales, these men carved their names into history. In an 1883 wood engraving, we catch a glimpse of Davy Crockett himself - the epitome of an American frontiersman. With his coonskin cap and rifle in hand, he symbolizes the indomitable spirit that defined this era. The old west was teeming with mountain men who braved untamed wilderness in search of fur and fortune. As depicted in scenes from "Last Of The Mohicans, " they navigated treacherous landscapes with unmatched skill and survival instincts. Daniel Boone, another iconic figure among frontiersmen, blazed trails through uncharted territories. His courage knew no bounds as he ventured into unknown lands to pave the way for future settlers. Nat Love defied stereotypes as an African American cowboy known as Deadwood Dick. Through oil over photographs capturing his essence, we witness his strength and determination on horseback - a testament to diversity on the frontier. James Bowie stands tall among frontiersmen as both a soldier and adventurer. A lithograph from the 19th century immortalizes him with all his grit and tenacity intact. Frederic Remington's drawing titled "Frontiersmen" reminds us that appearances can be deceiving on the wild frontier. Mistaken identities were common amidst clashes between settlers and Native Americans - highlighting the complexities faced by those living at society's edge. These glimpses into the lives of frontiersmen offer only fragments of their stories but ignite our curiosity about their triumphs and struggles alike. They represent a time when bravery knew no boundaries; where individuals dared to venture beyond what was known into uncharted territory – forever etching their names onto America's rich tapestry of history.