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Check Out Photos of Downton Abbey Fashion Exhibit Coming to Chicago

By Josh McGhee | July 9, 2015 8:42am | Updated on January 5, 2016 10:51am
 Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, and Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham.
Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham, and Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham.
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CHICAGO — Fans of the British TV series "Downton Abbey" will be able to explore the early 20th century fashion used in the period drama at The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, scheduled to begin in February.

"It's fascinating to see the evolution of fashion over the course of four seasons of 'Downton Abbey.' Throughout the exhibition, visitors learn about the historical and cultural influences evident in these visually stunning costumes," said Ruta Saliklis, a guest curator for the museum.

The exhibit, Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times, will run from Feb. 9 through May 8, 2016, at the museum at 40 E. Erie St. It will feature more than 35 of the award-winning costumes, which were produced by London costume house Cosprop Ltd., according to a news release for the exhibit.

Many of the costumes use original fabrics from the time, while others were recreated from photographs, paintings and magazines. The costumes will be presented in an immersive context in the lavish Driehaus Museum, which once housed affluent Chicagoans.

 A look at some of the historical outfits worn by Downton Abbey cast members. The wardrobe will be on display at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum starting in February.
Downton Abbey Exhibit
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The costumes come from a stock of more than 100,000 costumes and accessories made by the Cosprop Ltd. Founded in 1965, Cosprop specializes in creating costumes for film, television and theater pieces set from the 15th century to the 1960s. The company has forty experts in designing, tailoring, cutting, fitting, millinery, jewelry making and repair, and dyeing and printing.

Due to the anticipated popularity of the exhibit, visitors will be required to purchase tickets in advance either online or by phone. Tickets are available now.

 

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