Presentation
Correcting misperceptions: Strategies for attracting and educating a reluctant audience to a museum of textiles and clothing
Apparel, Events and Hospitality Management Conference Proceedings and Presentations
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Disciplines
Conference
Proceedings of the 70th Annual Conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association
Publication Date
10-1-2013
Geolocation
(29.95106579999999, -90.0715323)
Abstract
In 1900, the International Exhibition in Paris displayed the first popular fashion history exhibition. Since the, clothing and textiles have been incorporated in exhibitions around the world and effectively used to educate, engage, and entertain. Museums and collections that include textiles and clothing face challenges regarding their perceived importance both within and outside academia.
Copyright Owner
International Textile and Apparel Association, Inc.
Copyright Date
2013
Language
en
Citation Information
Sara B. Marcketti and Janet E. Fitzpatrick. "Correcting misperceptions: Strategies for attracting and educating a reluctant audience to a museum of textiles and clothing" New Orleans, Louisiana(2013) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sara_marcketti/18/
This proceeding is from 70th Annual Conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association (2013): pp. 25-26. Posted with permission.