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Costume Drama: an exhibition of historical costumes from film and TV

Start Date
01 February 2025
End Date
20 December 2025
Venue
Bankfield Museum
Location
Halifax, UK
Curator
Gemma Esvelt
Four mannequins wearing typical regency fashion. (Left) Female mannequin wears a yellow dress with sleeves and a black hat. (Middle) male mannequin wearing a black jacket with tails. (Centre Right) A male white shirt with brown trousers. (Right) Female mannequin wearing a brown bonnet, a mustard yellow top with a white full length skirt.
Costumes from the British TV show Downton Abbey. Four mannequins wearing elaborate theatrical costumes inspired by historical and fantasy styles. (Left) Male mannequin wears a red and gold military-style jacket with black detailing. (Middle Left) Female mannequin wears a deep green and gold gown with a black underskirt and a fitted bodice. (Middle Right) Male mannequin wears a navy blue and gold embroidered coat with cream trousers and a white cravat. (Right) Female mannequin wears a red and gold gown with puffed sleeves and an ornate bodice, paired with a decorative headdress.

Costume Drama: an exhibition of historical costumes from film and TV

Bankfield Museum Fashion Gallery brings together a host of costumes from the world of TV and film costume drama. This is your chance to see iconic screen costumes from Pride and Prejudice (1995), Emma (2020), The King’s Speech (2010), Downton Abbey (Season 1, 2010), Gentleman Jack (2019-22) and many others.

You will be able to explore the art of the costume designer and costume maker and gain an insight into how their creations bring characters to life on the screen. Enjoy a close-up view of Emma Woodhouse’s stunning yellow pelisse and plumed hat worn by Anya Taylor-Joy. Swoon over Mr. Darcy (Colin Firth) after he emerges from THAT lake. Revel in the historical detail of the Downton Abbey costumes shown alongside beautiful original dresses of the era from Bankfield Museum’s own world class costume collection.

We will be running an events programme alongside the exhibition throughout the year. Please keep an eye on our social media for more details or sign up to our e-newletter to be the first to hear.

Images courtesy of ©Bankfield Museum.