Charles Allis Art Museum to Host Dressing the Abbey Costume Exhibition

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – January 26, 2022- Exhibits Development Group (EDG) and the Charles Allis Art Museum in collaboration with Milwaukee PBS are thrilled to announce their partnership in bringing Dressing the Abbey, the costume exhibition which highlights fashion from one of the most widely watched television dramas in the world, Downton Abbey™. The Charles Allis Art Museum is the 5^th city on the tour and will be followed by the esteemed Muskegon Art Museum in Muskegon, MI in June.

Experience original costumes worn by the stars of Downton Abbey that depict fashions of the British aristocracy in the early 20^th century. The exhibition showcases the turbulence and changes in the late Edwardian era through the 1920s through the fashions of the period while evoking fans’ favorite moments.

The exhibition’s award-winning costumes created for the British hit drama were produced by the London costume house of Cosprop Ltd. The costumes were created for the show’s aristocratic Crawley family and their servants who inhabit the fictional English country estate of Downton Abbey. The costumes 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.

“Bringing the exhibition to Milwaukee and the beautiful Charles Allis Museum is not only a great honor but the English Tudor historic home is also a perfect complement to the beautiful costumes from the fabulous TV series,” expressed Amy Noble Seitz, CEO and Founder of EDG.  “Having this lovely exhibition during the release of the second film was an added reason for us hosting the exhibition and what will help make this a big cultural win for the city of Milwaukee,” added Neil Albrecht, Executive Director of the Charles Allis Museum.

Dressing the Abbey weaves popular culture, fashion and history in an exhibition borrowed from Downton Abbey’s™ wardrobe.  It will open on February 4^th at the Charles Allis Art Museum and will be on display for a limited time. For more information on tickets and hours of operation, visit Charles Allis Art Museum website www.charlesallis.org

Press images here

The exhibition is developed and distributed by Exhibits Development Group in. cooperation with Cosprop Ltd., London, England. The exhibition is not endorsed by, sponsored by, licensed by, associated with, or otherwise affiliated with the television series Downton Abbey™, NBC Universal International, Carnival Film and Television Limited or their representatives.

About Exhibits Development Group (EDG):

EDG is dedicated to the development, design, and distribution of traveling museum exhibitions and cultural projects. EDG serves as a partner to museums, foundations, collection owners and other exhibition organizers, in the U.S. and abroad in the care and stewardship of their exhibitions and collections. EDG’s mission is to initiate and promote international cultural and intellectual exchange by bringing high-quality traveling exhibitions of art, science, and history to broad and diverse audiences.  EDG is based in the historic Union Depot, St. Paul, MN.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.