Dressing the Abbey: NC Museum of History exhibit ends January 17

Fans of fashion and British drama, Downton Abbey, fill the exhibit hall of the NC Museum of History to see costumes from the post-WW1 period. Make no mistake, the display is all about the clothing – not the characters.

Country house: bells and whistles
Lady Mary travels to Scotland
Impact of WW1
Dressing attire
Ladies dressing gown
Travel attire
Edith’s wedding party
Dowager’s special dress
Violet’s dress, worn to Edith’s wedding
Changes in Fashion (early 20th century)
Edith and the Blue Dragon
Beaded evening gowns
Violet’s crepe evening gown

If any of these styles appeal to you, check out the history museum gift shop where some of these designs and accessories can be yours! Remember the Raleigh exhibit ends January 17. Don’t dawdle! 😉

© Downton Abbey, cast promotional photo

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