Socks: Children's Aftersocks

Maker
NZ Sock Co
Justine Ottey
Rural Women New Zealand
Production date
2012
 Description
Two pairs of size 11-13 red and black striped merino wool socks with a black seismograph marking above the ankle; held together by black, red and white branded card packaging. Produced following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
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Maker
Production place
Canterbury/South Island/New Zealand
Collecting unit
Costume and Textiles
Decorative Arts
Production role
Manufacturer
Designer
Distributor
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 136 x 80 x 40mm
Researcher comments/remarks
The Aftersocks fundraising campaign was an initiative to support the Canterbury region following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. Cantabrians Justine and Jo Ottey developed the idea of producing a pair of red and black socks featuring a seismic shock line. They approached the association Rural Women New Zealand who contacted the NZ Sock Co, an Ashburton based company, to manufacture the socks. The Aftersocks campaign deliberately used a Canterbury based manufacturing company to promote business in the region, which had suffered a huge economic setback as a result of the earthquakes. The campaign was a success selling over 1500 pairs of original design, children’s and corporate socks in the first three days. All the proceeds went to support the Christchurch Mayoral Fund.
Associated event
Earthquake, 22 February 2011 Christchurch, New Zealand
Other Id
2413
Accession number
2012.96.2

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