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The Soiled Doves of the Wild West

Burlesque dancers were a prominent feature of saloons in the Wild West, often achieving high status and even wealth, with some becoming millionaires. These women were known by different names depending on their location; in California, cowboys referred to them as "soiled doves."

No matter which city you visited, a saloon was always nearby. Whether or not you chose to enter was entirely up to you.