In pictures: Downton Abbey costume exhibit

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  The exhibit will run through until January 2015. AP

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  Winterthur director David Roselle said Wednesday that he expects attendance for the exhibit will be the largest in Winterthur history. AP

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  In addition to 40 historically inspired costumes, the exhibit includes photographs, lectures, workshops and other events. AP

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  Downton Abbey is one of the most widely watched television drama shows in the world. AP

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  Kate Sahmel, a textile conservator, steams the engagement dress of character Mary. AP

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  The exterior shots in Downton Abbey as well as most of the interior shots are taken at Highclere Castle in Hampshire. AP

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  Jim Carter plays the head butler, Charles Carson. AP

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  Downton Abbey won a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie. AP

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  Downton Abbey was the most watched television series on both ITV and PBS. AP

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  Four series of Downton Abbey have been filmed and a fifth is planned for 2014. AP

Winterthur Museum in Delaware exhibits costumes from the hit British television drama Downton Abbey.