Meet Mr Darcy
So.....believe it or not I am going to do a post about our half term.....Yes I am still playing catch up!
There were three costume exhibitions going on at Berrington Hall. A display of costumes used in the 1995 BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, 18th century country casuals from the Charles Paget Wade Collection and also a display of ladies dresses through the ages made in a simple white or cream fabric to show the detail. All were excellent and I took many, many photos....as you will see!
Now.....Mr Darcy....or at least 'The Shirt!'
This was my favourite dress!
The three sons of the house, all killed during World War One.
You could dress up......if you were small enough!
It was a bit wet to walk around the gardens.
So Come back soon for another catch up post!
Thank you for taking so many pictures of the dresses, your favourite is mine too. I liked the pocket, next to the embroidered apron. Those dresses are outstanding aren't they?
ReplyDeleteSmashing pics. I adore costume and textiles.
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What a fabulous house and exhibition!! It must have been wonderful to see. I don't care if you went in half term, I enjoyed it very much!! Happy Christmas! xx
ReplyDeleteFab ..fabulous pic's .. thank you so much .. so enjoyed the clothes and .. well all of it!
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The fancy clothing was gorgeous. loved it! That must have been so sad for the family to lose 3 sons.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures! I really enjoy seeing costumes and antique clothing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful journey back in time!!! So many beautiful things here.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely post! When the photos came up, I recognised the dresses and whos' outfits they were.
ReplyDeleteTHE Shirt! Who can forget that scene when he walks out of the lake?????
I have the boxed 2 video set and still wath it now and then when I have a day to 'waste'!
I did have the 'Making of Pride and Prejudice' book, but, can't find it right now. If there is nothing that takes my fancy on the telly over the festive period, I'll probably watch it then.
Thanks for sharing! xxx
What a wonderful collection of costumes. I love Miss Bingley's dress too also the display of 18th century costumes and your close ups of them - gorgeous:)
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ReplyDeleteThank you, as always, for the fabulous tour, Lyn!
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What an amazing exhibition. The clothes were wonderful - I especially like the 1910 white lace dress.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the walk around the house and loved all the costumes. Thankyou for sharing. P x
ReplyDeleteI love studying clothing and costuming from the past. So amazing what people had to wear! The attention to detail in these clothes is wonderful.
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You can never take too many photos,we all loved our tour of the house and gardens
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I would wear the pink dress and you the gold and we shall for tea in the garden!
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Deb
Aren't the dressed wonderful? And I must say the Mr. Darcey's shirt is sexy even on display. I saw Princess Diana's gowns on display in the basment of Kessenington Place in 2001. I cried. They were so beautiful and the display made me sad. Then we saw fashions on display I think at Jane Austin's museum in Bath in 2006. And, of course, we visited the Bronte exhibit in Haworth. Those women were so tiny. I have my grandmother's high school graduation dress that she must have made with tattting and lace and very thin gauzy fabric. I think she graduated high school in 1914. Loved your photos. I do hope you find the Christmas spirit. I have 5 little grandchildren, so I am sorta forced to participate.
ReplyDeleteArrr that iconic shirt, I still remember that episode. It seemed that for that series of Pride & Prejudice, the world stopped on a Sunday night. Lovely to see the costumes. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is a gorgeous shade of green! How sad that all 3 sons were killed.
ReplyDeleteHoe beautiful are those costumes! Sometimes I miss my former career, I really do love costume design and period stuff is my favourite. I, too, think that Miss Bingley's dress is the best. Bethx
ReplyDeleteHow fantastic! What a great exhibition. You were lucky to see this. xxx
ReplyDeleteNow that's a really interesting exhibition and to have been so close to that shirt!
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me how small those old clothes are.
Lisa x