The 2010 New Zealand Costume and Textile Association conference will address the perilous theme of Hanging by a Thread.
In April 1968 the inter island ferry Wahine headed into Cook Strait, loaded with passengers and freight. Among her various items of cargo - a small brilliantly coloured cocktail dress - lovingly packed in a suitcase. As the ferry came to its ill-fated end on Barrett’s Reef, the suitcase and dress were abandoned as its owner fled to safety on the last lifeboat.
Months later “out of the fuel oil, the slimy silt and rust of the Wahine’s hold,” the dress was rescued and restored to its former glory - its miraculous recovery attributed to the survivalist properties of pure wool. To the promoters of wool this story was not only of the survival of a woman and her favourite party dress, but ammunition for an industry fighting to survive the synthetic revolution and willing to exploit every promotional opportunity at its disposal, even a national disaster.
Historically, and within current practice, costume and textiles are synonymous with survival, and are certainly no stranger to disaster. We look forward to receiving moving, inspirational, and thought provoking papers that tell tales of disaster and survival.
Abstracts
You are invited to submit abstracts of no more than 300 words on the theme Hanging by Thread. Please include a short biography.
Abstracts should be forwarded to Dr Jane Malthus by Friday 5 February 2010.
Postal address: Traquair2000 Lee Stream-Outram RoadR. D. 2, Outram 9074james.reid@xtra.co.nz
Applicants will be advised by Friday 5 March 2010 if their abstract has been accepted.
Conference
Registrations for the conference will open in March 2010 and be coordinated through the Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Accommodation
There is a great range of accommodation close to the conference venue. For expert free information and booking service speak to an i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Spare Time
Hutt City specialises in art, food and the outdoors and is sure to have something suitable for you to do pre and post conference. You could also check out what other events are on while you're in town.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Date: Friday, June 11, 2010 - Sunday, June 13, 2010
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