Preserving a National Identity. Supporting Belgian Lacemakers in the First World War and its Aftermath

Wendy Wiertz

Preserving a National Identity. Supporting Belgian Lacemakers in the First World War and its Aftermath

Wendy Wiertz

University of Huddersfield

Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 14 Sept 2022
Externally published	Yes
Event	Crafting Identities. Handicraft Programmes in Times of War, Genocide and their Aftermaths; c.1890-1950 - Holocaust Centre North/ University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom Duration: 13 Sept 2022 → 14 Sept 2022

Conference

Conference	Crafting Identities. Handicraft Programmes in Times of War, Genocide and their Aftermaths; c.1890-1950
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Huddersfield
Period	13/09/22 → 14/09/22

Keywords

First World War
World War I
nationalism
craft history
women's history
history of humanitarianism
humanitarian aid
social history

13 Abstract
5 Article
3 Other contribution
2 Book
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- 2 Chapter

Beyond Gratitude. Belgian Women, Humanitarian Organisations and Lace-Aid Programmes in the First World War
Wiertz, W., Oct 2025, Humanitarian Handicraft: History, Materiality and Trade, c. 1840-1980. Gill, R., Barber, C., Dampier, H. & Taithe, B. (eds.). Manchester: Manchester University Press, p. 119-139 21 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review

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New opportunities or not? Belgian refugee lacemakers in the First World War
Wiertz, W., 20 Jun 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
War lace. Belgische kantwerksters in Nederland tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog (1914-1918)
Wiertz, W., Dec 2025, In: Jaarboek Kostuum. 2025, p. 34-45
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
War Lace. Textile Testimonies of Resistance, Solidarity or Control?
Wiertz, W., 3 Mar 2025.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
Craft, Gender and Humanitarian Aid. The Representation of Belgian Lacemakers in the First World War Era
Wiertz, W., 2024, Campaspe Talks Back. Women Making a Difference in Early Modern Arts. Van Deinsen, L., Schepers, B. & Marjan, S. (eds.). Turnhout: Brepols, p. 248-255 7 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review

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Preserving a National Identity. Supporting Belgian Lacemakers in the First World War and its Aftermath

Conference

Keywords

Research output

Beyond Gratitude. Belgian Women, Humanitarian Organisations and Lace-Aid Programmes in the First World War

New opportunities or not? Belgian refugee lacemakers in the First World War

War lace. Belgische kantwerksters in Nederland tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog (1914-1918)

War Lace. Textile Testimonies of Resistance, Solidarity or Control?

Craft, Gender and Humanitarian Aid. The Representation of Belgian Lacemakers in the First World War Era

Cite this