These soldiers much resembled the "bushy-bearded" creatures whom I had seen guarding the Eastern Railway, save that they were even more picturesque, for most of them wore straw sombreros.
"My Home In The Field of Honor"
Frances Wilson Huard
One comprehensive glance the pseudo-American-and he certainly looked the part-shot at his picturesque, if rough-looking followers, not a few of whom showed red bandannas under their sombreros or around their necks- and then with a satisfied expression on his face-for he had a leader's pride in his men-he gave the signal and led the way along and down the steep trail from the tableland.
"The Girl of the Golden West"
David Belasco
They lifted their sombreros, and he of the gorgeous one inquired if that were Don Anastasio's outfit coming up behind.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle