Le Poney Express

April 6, 2010
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Among the biggest promoters of the Pony Express after its demise was William F. Cody (aka Buffalo Bill), who featured a reenactment of the service in all of his Wild West shows. This image shows “Le Poney” represented in a French promotional poster.

Image courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum