Mountain Man Collection

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

THE HATFIELDS, 1899. Some members of the Hatfield clan, photographed in 1899

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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

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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

Jim Bridger, in a Suit of English Armour, c. 1837 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
5310491 Jim Bridger, in a Suit of English Armour, c.1837 (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 14.6x19.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Cover of the score sheet for The Trapper, 1857 (litho)
NBY332280 Cover of the score sheet for The Trapper, 1857 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: written and composed by by F)

Powder horns and musket balls used in the fur trade
Powder horns, musket balls, and other trade items at a mountain-man rendezvous reenactment, Fort Mandan, North Dakota. Photograph

JAMES BRIDGER (1804-1881). American fur trader and mountain man. Photographed in the 1860s

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Fur traders boat piled high with pelts on the Bear River, Utah. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wagon train scouts signal location of a water hole
Scout signaling to a wagon train that water is found. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Frederic Remington illustration

John C. Fremont meeting Plains chiefs at Fort Laramie, 1840s
John C. Fremont meeting with Native Americans at Fort Laramie, 1840s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

JAMES BRIDGER (1804-1881). American fur trader and mountain man. After a painting, 1879, by Henry H. Cross (1837-1918)

EDWARD WHYMPER (1840-1911). English wood engraver and alpinist

KIT CARSON (1809-1868). American frontiersman. Oil on canvas, 1867, by Henry H. Cross

JAMES P. BECKWOURTH (1798-1867). American frontiersman

CHRISTOPHER CARSON (1809-1868). Known as Kit. American frontiersman

HILLBILLY, c1900. A West Virginian mountaineer, c1900

MILLER: ROCKY MOUNTAIN MAN. Louis, a Rocky Mountain Trapper. Painting by Alfred Jacob Miller, 19th century

CHRISTOPHER CARSON (1809-1868). Known as Kit. American frontiersman. Line engraving, late 19th century, after a photograph, c1863

STEPHEN H. MEEK (1805-1889). American fur trapper, mountaineer and author. An 1885 photograph of Stephen Meek, brother of Joe Meek, and leader of The Lost Wagon Train

MOUNTAINEER, c1870. Steel engraving, American, c1870

FRONTIERSMAN, c1850. Long Jakes, The Rocky Mountain Man. Steel engraving, after a painting by Charles Deas, 1844

JAMES P. BECKWOURTH (1798-1867). American frontiersman. Beckwourth as a Native American warrior. Wood engraving, 19th century

CHRISTOPHER CARSON (1809-1868). Known as Kit. American frontiersman. Carson in a scuffle with another rider. Wood engraving from The Life & Adventures of Kit Carson

JAMES BRIDGER (1804-1881). American fur trader and mountain man. Bridger and the Blackfoot maiden. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

MOUNTAINEER, c1870. American steel banknote engraving, c1870

FRONTIERSMAN CARICATURE. A frontiersman speaking in a voice loud enough to be visible. Caricature engraving from a Crockett Almanack of the 1840s

JAMES P. BECKWOURTH (1798-c1867). American frontiersman. Wood engraving, 1856

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Pack train of traders in the Rocky Mountains, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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A white trapper crossing a mountain stream. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington Illustration

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Jim Bridger. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a photograph

Jedediah Smith route marker in the Black Hills
Jedediah Smiths route in 1823 through Buffalo Gap in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Photograph

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James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill Hickok. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th century portrait

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"The Mountain Man: Exploring the Frontier and Embracing Adventure" Step back in time to the era of rugged individuals, where survival depended on skill, courage, and a trusty flintlock pistol. The mountain man, an iconic figure of the old west, epitomized the spirit of exploration and self-reliance. In the fur trade that shaped early America's economy, these daring men braved treacherous terrains armed with their trusty flintlock pistols. These weapons were not only tools for hunting but also symbols of resilience in a harsh wilderness. The Hatfields, captured in a haunting photograph from 1899, embody the mystique surrounding mountain men. Their weathered faces tell tales of countless adventures and encounters with nature's untamed forces. One legendary figure among them was Jim Bridger. In a captivating pen-and-ink drawing from c. 1837, he stands proudly adorned in English armor—a testament to his fearless spirit and adaptability. Music too played its part in celebrating these intrepid souls. The cover sheet for "The Trapper" score transports us to 1857 when melodies echoed through campfires as stories were shared under starlit skies. An ink-on-paper illustration from 1888 captures an old-time mountain man alongside his loyal ponies—companions who traversed vast landscapes together. This image speaks volumes about their deep connection with nature and reliance on one another for survival. Powder horns and musket balls served as essential tools during fur trading expeditions—a reminder of resourcefulness amidst adversity faced by those seeking fortune beyond civilization's boundaries. Even wagon train scouts relied on mountain men's expertise to navigate uncharted territories like hidden water holes—their knowledge proving invaluable for pioneers venturing into unknown lands. These glimpses into the lives of mountain men transport us back to an era defined by grit and determination—an age where legends were born amidst breathtaking landscapes that still captivate our imagination today.