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CHORD Workshop and Call for PapersEmbellished Textiles:Interpretation and Care of Fine Needlework in Museums and Historic Houses  Wednesday 12 June 2013 University of Wolverhampton Embellished textiles such as embroidery, lace, netting, fringing and tassels have long been used to add beauty and value to clothing and household furnishings. Great skill and time were required, and the work often included expensive materials such as pearls, sequins, silver and gold. Textile items are particularly prone to the effects of time and embellished items rarely survive in a pristine state that verifies their original status and value. This workshop seeks to explore the interpretation, care and conservation of such artefacts in museums and historic houses. Possible topics might include:&#160;The material culture and history of embellished textiles in museums and historic housesDelicate textiles on open displayInterpreting needlework skillsGendered production and useThe relationship between embellished textiles and the heritage settingPresentation of degraded and fragmentary artefacts·        Preventative conservationTo submit a proposal, please send title and abstract of c.300/400 words to Laura Ugolini at l.ugolini@wlv.ac.uk and Margaret Ponsonby at m.ponsonby@wlv.ac.uk by 1 March 2013The workshop will be held in Millennium City Building, located on the University of Wolverhampton’s City campus, just 10 minutes’ walk from Wolverhampton’s bus and train stations.&#160;