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1911, July 18th - The Wild West

Native people were often put on display for Wild West shows, as the article states, "decked out in their bravest and most gorgeous apparel a curious crowd of all ages was gathered." ....

It is important to note that the "white children" were dressed as Indians, and the attire included: fringed hunting shirts, moccasins, and feathered headdresses. And the Boy Scouts were also there - and dressed up as Indians, no less. 

Read the entire article below:

The Inter Ocean   7/18/1911
The Inter Ocean   7/18/1911  Part 2