More than a who-wore-what version of the history of dress, [Figleafing Through History: the Dynamics of Dress] attempts to show that clothing has never been merely utilitarian, that it is a reflection of mores, rank, and philosophies. As a result, what is had here is a brief history of civilization—Eastern and Western—as seen through man's bodily adornment. Simplification has not distorted the overview, and the necessary postulation of changes in attitude during pre- and early history does not seem out of line. The author's personal bias does occasionally emerge especially in the final (approving) chapter on current Western trends in dress. (p. 127)

Penelope M. Mitchell, in School Library Journal (reprinted from the September, 1971 issue of School Library Journal, published by R. R. Bowker Co. A Xerox Corporation; copyright © 1971), September, 1971.

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