Distribution Networks for Textiles and Dress, c.1700 and 1945 (conference)

A conference to be held at the University of Wolverhampton, UK on: 8 and 9 September 2010

The Pasold Research Fund and the Centre for the History of Retailing and Distribution (CHORD) invite proposals for a conference exploring the retailing and marketing of textiles and dress between c.1700 and 1945. Proposals are invited for papers on any aspect of this topic, on any distribution/retailing format, and focusing on any geographical area. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):

* Advertising and branding
* Sales techniques, display and technologies
* Second-hand and ‘informal’ acquisition: charity; theft; gifting; inheritance
* Retail innovation and development
* Retail/distribution chains
* Fashion retailing and marketing
* International comparisons
* The relationship between retailing and production
* Retailing and class / gender / ethnicity /age

Proposals are invited both for individual papers and for sessions. Shorter papers (c.15 minutes) for a ‘New Researchers’ session are also welcome. Please send title, one page abstract, a list of 3 to 5 key words and if proposing a session, a cover letter with title and one-paragraph session description, to the address below (if possible via e-mail) by 19 March 2010. Please state whether you would like to be included in the New Researchers’ session.

For further information, please e-mail Laura Ugolini: L.Ugolini@wlv.ac.uk