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Elizabeth McGovern (as Cora, Countess of Grantham): Teal dress with terracotta pleated coat Seas...
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Elizabeth McGovern (as Cora, Countess of Grantham): Teal dress with terracotta pleated coat Season 5, Episode 3 A terracotta silk coat with floral chiffon lining and fine knife-pleating panels, teal silk dress with cream appliqué down the centre front and back, with brown suede gloves, accompanied by a dark brown felt hat with star motif ribbon, and a pair of chestnut brown leather Mary Jane shoes, (5) Footnotes: The silhouette of this costume is loose and fluid, reflecting the fashion of the 1920s. The striking contrast between the vibrant silk coat and the teal silk dress ensures Cora stands out both in the street scene and the National Gallery scene of the episode. In these moments, she is courted by Simon Bricker, and the choice of brighter colours reflects the warmth and attention she receives. Costume designer Anna Robbins employed this vivid palette to underscore what she described as the 'charged atmosphere of the scene.' The silk coat is an original vintage piece sourced by Robbins in Paris, while the teal dress was created by the Downton Abbey costume team but embellished with original appliqué. The terracotta coat is notably re-used in later episodes and seasons, particularly in Season 6, reinforcing the realism of the series, characters re-wear garments, just as people do in real life. Literature: E. Marriott, The Costumes of Downton Abbey, New York: Weldon Owen, 2023, pp. 34-35. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Elizabeth McGovern (as Cora, Countess of Grantham): Teal dress with terracotta pleated coat Season 5, Episode 3 A terracotta silk coat with floral chiffon lining and fine knife-pleating panels, teal silk dress with cream appliqué down the centre front and back, with brown suede gloves, accompanied by a dark brown felt hat with star motif ribbon, and a pair of chestnut brown leather Mary Jane shoes, (5) Footnotes: The silhouette of this costume is loose and fluid, reflecting the fashion of the 1920s. The striking contrast between the vibrant silk coat and the teal silk dress ensures Cora stands out both in the street scene and the National Gallery scene of the episode. In these moments, she is courted by Simon Bricker, and the choice of brighter colours reflects the warmth and attention she receives. Costume designer Anna Robbins employed this vivid palette to underscore what she described as the 'charged atmosphere of the scene.' The silk coat is an original vintage piece sourced by Robbins in Paris, while the teal dress was created by the Downton Abbey costume team but embellished with original appliqué. The terracotta coat is notably re-used in later episodes and seasons, particularly in Season 6, reinforcing the realism of the series, characters re-wear garments, just as people do in real life. Literature: E. Marriott, The Costumes of Downton Abbey, New York: Weldon Owen, 2023, pp. 34-35. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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