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Dressing The Abbey: The Costumes of Downton Abbey
| Place: | Davenport Gallery (Gallery E) |
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| Date From: | 2/6/2021 |
| Date To: | 5/2/2021 |
| Summary: | The exhibition presents 38 costumes created for the hit British series, Downton Abbey, in sets designed by Spokane Civic Theater with period furnishings from the museum's collection. |
| Description: | Relive the Emmy and Golden Globe-honored drama Downton Abbey at the MAC. Experience original costumes worn by the stars of Downton Abbey that depict fashions of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century. The exhibition showcases the turbulence and changes in the late Edwardian era into the 1920s through the fashions of the period, while evoking fans' favorite moments. The exhibition presents 38 costumes created for the hit British TV series by the London Academy award willing costumier, Cosprop Ltd. The costumes were made for the show's aristocratic Crawley family and their servants who inhabit the fictional English country estate of Downton Abbey and range from country tweeds and riding outfits; servants' uniforms and footmen's livery; to lavish evening attire crafted from sumptuous fabrics and decorated with intricate embroidery, lace and beading. The selection, which includes key pieces from the series' wardrobe, includes accessories and photographs and will be enhanced with sets designed by the Spokane Civic Theater with period furnishings from the Museum's collection. |
| Related Objects: |
1758.46 (Chair, "Stratford-On-Avon Pew Side Chair", 1898)
1922.13 (Basket, Laundry, "Wicker Laundry Basket", ca. 1920's)
2962.89 (Stand, Shaving, "Wooden Shaving Stand")
3321.76 (Globe, "Globe with Mahogany Stand", 1909)
3321.86 (Chair, "Stratford-on-Avon Pew Side Chair", 1898)
3358.147 (Table, "Table, Walnut and Marble")
3437.1 (Lamp, Table; Lampshade, "Table Lamp", circa 1910)
3545.1 (Painting, "Highland Cattle Scene")
3545.13 (Painting, "title unknown")
3637.1 (Lamp, Table, "Tiffany Electric Lamp", ca. 1900)
4192.1 (Chair, "Side Chair, James Glover Household", ca. 1890)
4246.2 (Chair, "Mahogany Chair", 1926)
784.55 (Table, "Lacquered Drop-leaf Table", 1900 - 1918)
784.59 (Chair, "Campbell House Den Chair", 1898)
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