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 Fashion in Film:
Period Costumes for the Screen
See the costumes online!
Now through January 7, 2007
The mystique and allure of historical garments never fail to fascinate, with their scads of luxurious fabrics, hints of seductive lace, and glimpses of coquettish frills. Such are the trappings of fashions from our past . . . for men and women alike. Marvel at a sampling of these sartorial wonders in the Winterthur Galleries as our newest exhibition features 36 magnificent costumes crafted by cinema's top designers. These stunning creations were worn by beloved movie stars Cate Blanchett, Colin Firth, and Gwyneth Paltrow in such film classics as Elizabeth, Pride and Prejudice, and Emma. Join us for this exciting show and related informative lectures. Members free.
Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen is made possible by 
with additional support from the Diane and Harry Levin Foundation, United Distributors, and Veuve Clikquot.
Location
The exhibit will be on display in the Graves and West Galleries on the grounds of the Winterthur Museum & Country Estate. For detailed directions to Winterthur, click here.
Show Hours
Saturday, September 30, 2006 through Sunday, January 7, 2007
10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Sunday. Winterthur is closed Mondays (except holidays and during Yuletide), Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Lectures, Events, and Programs
NOTE: Textile History Forum has been postoned until June 2007.
Jane Austen Day
Sunday, October 15, 11 am - 4 pm
Immerse yourself in the world of author Jane Austen, with this delightful family program. Learn about the etiquette of taking tea, listen to selections of her novels, and try a letterbox hunt through the garden. Fans will love hearing Elizabeth Steele, of the North American Jane Austen Society, present "Jane Austen, Mistress of Irony." Included with Galleries & Gardens Pass. Members free.
Fall Forum on Fashion
October 21, 2006
Join us for a day-long forum sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic region of the Costume Society of America. Short 30-minute papers will be presented on diverse topics. $25; students with valid ID $15. Call 800.448.3883 to register.
Book Behind the Film Family Day
November 4, 10 am - 4 pm
Bring stories to life! Listen as "authors" read from their classic books that inspired some of the movies featured in the Fashion in Film show. Learn about flip books and thaumatropes and make an animation cell. Included in all admission tickets. Members free.
Fashion in Film: A Professional Perspective
Saturday, November 4, 2:00 pm
Copeland Lecture Hall (Visitor Center)
Join us for an inside look at the world of feature film costume design, sponsored by Greater Philadelphia Filmmakers, a program of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, and moderated by Sharon Pinkenson, Executive Director. The panel will be followed by an audience Q&A with John Bright, Academy Award-winning costume designer and founder and Managing Director of Cosprop, Ltd., and others.
$50; $35 Members and Film Office Listers; $25 Students with ID. Pre-registration is recommended. Walk-ins on a space-available basis. Call 800.448.3883 to register.
Evening Lecture: "Dressing for the Red Carpet"
Tuesday, November 28, 7:00 pm
Rotunda (museum building)
The Fashion Alliance of Delaware presents a light-hearted lecture on the finer points of assembling an ensemble for that special occasion. Included with all Yuletide tickets.
Evening Lecture: "Foundations of Fashion: Underwear in Film and in Fact"
Sponsored by Wilmington Trust
Tuesday, December 5, 6:30 pm
Rotunda (museum building)
Kristina Haugland, associate curator of costume and textiles at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, contrasts the undergarments shown in films with the forms and functions of those women actually wore. She'll also explore what the evolution of intimate apparel reveals about past and present feminine ideals. Included with all Yuletide tickets.
Members Only Events
Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen
Opening Celebration
Sponsored by Wilmington Trust
Thursday, September 28, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Celebrate with Winterthur Trustees and Director Leslie Greene Bowman. Members at the $125 Contributor level and above receive invitations to this exclusive preview, featuring a lecture and cocktail reception. To upgrade your Membership and receive an invitation, please call 302.888.4713.
Member Preview Day
Friday, September 29
10 am - 7 pm
Members are invited to view the exhibition before the public opening. Guided Gallery Walks offered throughout the day. Light refreshments served during extended viewing hours, 5:20 - 7:00 pm. Members free; Member guest admitted with a Guest Pass.
Group Rates
We offer special discounts to groups of 20 or more. Please call 302.888.4827 for more information.
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