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Costumes of Downton Abbey

Book & Bag It
2019-09-04 12:00:00 2019-09-04 13:00:00 America/Chicago Costumes of Downton Abbey Geneva Public Library District

Wednesday, September 04
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-09-04 12:00:00 2019-09-04 13:00:00 America/Chicago Costumes of Downton Abbey Geneva Public Library District

Art historian Jeff Mishur discusses costumes used in the popular PBS series, some original to the period and others newly constructed to imitate vintage dress. Most importantly, Jeff places each costume into a historic contest and relates each to the narrative of the series. Get excited for the movie premiere of Downton Abbey to be released later this month!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

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