Downton Abbey Costumes Book

Lady Fiona Carnarvon became the chatelaine of Highclere Castle - the setting of the hit series Downton Abbey - eight years ago. In that time she's become fascinated by the rich history of Highclere, and by the extraordinary people who lived there over the centuries. One person particularly captured Fiona's imagination - Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon. Almina was the illegitimate daughter of banking tycoon Alfred de Rothschild. She was his only daughter and he doted on her. She marrie... [Read More]

The inspiring international bestseller of a seemingly ordinary woman who uses her talent and courage to transform herself first into a prestigious couturier and then into an undercover agent for the Allies during World War II.Between Youth and Adulthood…At age twelve, Sira Quiroga sweeps the atelier floors where her single mother works as a seamstress. At fourteen, she quietly begins her own apprenticeship. By her early twenties she has learned the ropes of the business and is engaged to a mod... [Read More]

Sussex, England, 1929.Mydworth is a sleepy English market town just 50 miles from London. But things are about to liven up there considerably, when young Sir Harry Mortimer returns home from his government posting in Cairo, with his unconventional American wife – Kat Reilly. No sooner have the two arrived, when a jewel robbery occurs at Harry's aunt's home – Mydworth Manor – ending in one of the thieves being shot…and killed.The local police are baffled by the case. But Harry and Kat hav... [Read More]

Svelte flappers in smart frocks and chic hats personify the style of the jazz Age, and this outstanding resource features hundreds of such deliciously distinctive images. Featuring selections from hard-to-find fashion catalogs published by the well-known but now-defunct B. Altman & Company, this volume offers a sumptuously authentic record of the delectable fashions of the 1920s.Over 700 illustrations, detailed descriptions, and prices for a vast array of upscale women’s clothing and accessori... [Read More]

The international success of Downton Abbey has led to a revived interest in period dramas, with older programs like The Forsyte Saga being rediscovered by a new generation of fans whose tastes also include grittier fare like Ripper Street. Though often criticized as a form of escapist, conservative nostalgia, these shows can also provide a lens to examine the class and gender politics of both the past and present.In Upstairs and Downstairs: British Costume Drama Television from The Forsyte Saga ... [Read More]

Welcome to Vintage Visage Patterns on Kindle.Vintage Visage have a passion for all things vintage and and research interesting items for you to make in a vintage style. We have many other knitting, sewing crochet and embroidery patterns now available too for your kindle.This knitting pattern is for a lovely stylish 1920s flapper style striped hat and scarf. Those of you who watch the TV drama series 'Downton Abbey' will recognise the style of the early 1920s era in which the 4th series is set. T... [Read More]

Welcome to Vintage Visage Patterns on Kindle.Here at Vintage Visage we have a passion for all things vintage and are now producing our specialist historical vintage patterns for the kindle reader. Our patterns include knitting, crochet,sewing and other crafts.This pattern is for a beautiful long cloak or cape, dating from the era of the Titanic and the first series of the very popular TV drama, Downton Abbey.This could be used as a wedding capes for brides and bridesmaids, as an elegant evening ... [Read More]

Downton Abbey on Location is a must-have for any Downton fan!While everyone knows that Downton Abbey is set in Yorkshire, the show is filmed around the country in locations from Lincoln to West Sussex. This fun and informative book takes the reader on a tour of the real-life places behind the lavish sets of the award-winning BBC drama.Step inside Hall Barn in Beaconsfield (better known as the home of Sir Anthony Strallan) and discover the storied history of Inveraray Castle, setting of the 2012 ... [Read More]

Exhibition guide to the stunning Setting the Scene exhibition at the York Quilt Museum and Gallery. This publication includes beautiful, specially commissioned, photographs of costumes on display from film and TV: Downton Abbey, Portrait of a Lady, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, as well as The Duchess. It also features photos and info on 18 quilts from the Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian era featured in the exhibition.