Native American Clothing: An Illustrated History

Theodore Brasser was a curator at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, professor of art history at Carleton University and professor of anthropology at Trent University. He has written extensively for "American Indian Art" magazine and numerous museum and scholarly publications.

Native American Clothing: An Illustrated History is a one-stop compendium of images of and information about the clothing and decorative arts of the First People of all North American regions. The book introduces each region with relevant historical and geographical context. Images are typically captioned with comprehensive information.... It is well indexed, and the photo credits will lead researchers to collections and museums to further investigate.... The book's large format and beautiful color images makes this title a worthy addition to any collection in need of information about Native American art and customs, or clothing tradition and design. While image-intensive books such as this one are typically expensive, Native American Clothing: An Illustrated History gives collection developers more bang for the buck, as it is a highly usable and beautifully formatted work, suitable for middle school through college-level researchers.--Molly Krichten"Library Journal" (02/01/2011)

Native Americans craft beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills, and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius.