Winterthur Museum in Delaware exhibits costumes from the hit British television drama Downton Abbey.
Updated: March 02, 2014, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Downton Abbey costume exhibit
The exhibit will run through until January 2015. AP
Winterthur director David Roselle said Wednesday that he expects attendance for the exhibit will be the largest in Winterthur history. AP
In addition to 40 historically inspired costumes, the exhibit includes photographs, lectures, workshops and other events. AP
Downton Abbey is one of the most widely watched television drama shows in the world. AP
Kate Sahmel, a textile conservator, steams the engagement dress of character Mary. AP
The exterior shots in Downton Abbey as well as most of the interior shots are taken at Highclere Castle in Hampshire. AP
Jim Carter plays the head butler, Charles Carson. AP
Downton Abbey won a Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie. AP
Downton Abbey was the most watched television series on both ITV and PBS. AP
Four series of Downton Abbey have been filmed and a fifth is planned for 2014. AP