Dakota Rangers

[grahamew]

That's what it was called, anyhow

Is the man on the left wearing shoes?



A closer view:


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[wolfgang911]

maybe but why? they all white dress mixed all over
what year is this photo taken?
they look awesome and dangerous

[grahamew]

Well, they'd been wearing a mix of white and native styles for years - or at least cloth adapted to their style - but shoes are unusual. Even on those Jackson photos of Pawnees where they're wearing elements of the uniform they've been doled out, the footwear largely remains native. I have no idea of the date or the circumstances, although they seem to be carrying travois or tipi poles.