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moisture to penetrate and are designed for use in cold, dry winter conditions. This style is identical to winter boots described and illustrated by Ms. Issenman in an earlier publication (1997:51, 52, 122): Winter boots of caribou or seal can have a depilated seal-skin foot with a furred upper. With a spring melt, ipirautiik, waterproof boots, replace the furry boots. These boots are made of dehaired, sometimes, shaved sealskin…. (p. 51) The photographs in Uvattinnit provide an excellent depiction of traditional Inuit clothing, useful for those interested in contemporary Inuit outerwear styles. Unfor-tunately, the format for this photographic essay sets the stage for possible future misinterpretation by presenting individuals in an artificial context, removed from contem-porary issues, lifestyles, and lifeways. We recommend this publication for individuals interested in Inuit clothing and individuals interested in work published on the North