Such impersonators usually wore either the "big head," an enormous head-dress of feathers attached to radiating sticks, or a large cape of feathers fastened to a network, which concealed both body and face, or both pieces of apparel.
"The Religion of the Indians of California"
A. L. Kroeber
"I'm not as young as I once was," he added, "and there isn't the demand for impersonators there once was.
"Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue Giving a Show"
Laura Lee Hope
They were impersonators of what were known as "Irish parts," and being genuine Irish Nationalists, as well as actors, did much to elevate the character of such performances.
"The Life Story of an Old Rebel"
John Denvir