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Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary): Wedding dress and accessories, worn for the marriage of Lady Mary Crawley to Matthew Crawley Season 3, Episode 1 Pale apricot chiffon long sleeved dress with beaded lace tabard overlay and ruched lame sash, with a pair of ivory satin Mary Jane shoes and accessorised with a paste tiara and silk tulle veil, accompanied by a bouquet of prop lilies, (4) Footnotes: This wedding dress was worn by Lady Mary Crawley in one of the most memorable moments of Downton Abbey, in her wedding to Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens). It is a particularly recognisable dress, and quickly became one of the most celebrated, as the dress captures the refined elegance and romanticism of the early 1920s. The dress is perfectly showcased during a scene where Lady Mary descends the Downton stairs. The dress's long train cascades down the staircase, while the viewer gazes up from the foot of the stairs, lending an ethereal quality to both Lady Mary and the dress. The costume was designed by Caroline McCall, who was nominated for a BAFTA for her work on the series. McCall developed a silhouette that echoed the understated sophistication of the era. She sourced antique lace to achieve an authentic vintage feel, crafting a pale apricot chiffon gown with a tabard-style lace overlay and metallic thread detailing. The dress has a dropped waist sash, in keeping with the transitional fashion of the early 1920s, and is accompanied by a long tulle veil and silver shoes. The dress itself was constructed by respected costume maker Jane Law, known for her exquisite attention to historical detail. Completing the ensemble is a delicate jewelled tiara in a foliate motif, loaned by the esteemed London jewellers Bentley & Skinner, purveyors of fine antique jewellery and Royal Warrant holders. The present lot has a duplicate tiara, made as a prop by costume prop maker Martin Adams. Mary: 'Will I do, Carson?' Carson: 'Very nicely, my lady' Literature: E. Marriott, The Costumes of Downton Abbey, New York: Weldon Owen, 2023, pp. 208-209. Saleroom notices: Please note that the lace for the dress was purchased from 'The Silk Society' in Soho and subsequently treated to give it an antique appearance, contrary to what is stated in the footnote. 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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Please note that the lace for the dress was purchased from 'The Silk Society' in Soho and subsequently treated to give it an antique appearance, contrary to what is stated in the footnote.
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Michelle Dockery (as Lady Mary): Wedding dress and accessories, worn for the marriage of Lady Mary Crawley to Matthew Crawley Season 3, Episode 1 Pale apricot chiffon long sleeved dress with beaded lace tabard overlay and ruched lame sash, with a pair of ivory satin Mary Jane shoes and accessorised with a paste tiara and silk tulle veil, accompanied by a bouquet of prop lilies, (4) Footnotes: This wedding dress was worn by Lady Mary Crawley in one of the most memorable moments of Downton Abbey, in her wedding to Matthew Crawley (Dan Stevens). It is a particularly recognisable dress, and quickly became one of the most celebrated, as the dress captures the refined elegance and romanticism of the early 1920s. The dress is perfectly showcased during a scene where Lady Mary descends the Downton stairs. The dress's long train cascades down the staircase, while the viewer gazes up from the foot of the stairs, lending an ethereal quality to both Lady Mary and the dress. The costume was designed by Caroline McCall, who was nominated for a BAFTA for her work on the series. McCall developed a silhouette that echoed the understated sophistication of the era. She sourced antique lace to achieve an authentic vintage feel, crafting a pale apricot chiffon gown with a tabard-style lace overlay and metallic thread detailing. The dress has a dropped waist sash, in keeping with the transitional fashion of the early 1920s, and is accompanied by a long tulle veil and silver shoes. The dress itself was constructed by respected costume maker Jane Law, known for her exquisite attention to historical detail. Completing the ensemble is a delicate jewelled tiara in a foliate motif, loaned by the esteemed London jewellers Bentley & Skinner, purveyors of fine antique jewellery and Royal Warrant holders. The present lot has a duplicate tiara, made as a prop by costume prop maker Martin Adams. Mary: 'Will I do, Carson?' Carson: 'Very nicely, my lady' Literature: E. Marriott, The Costumes of Downton Abbey, New York: Weldon Owen, 2023, pp. 208-209. Saleroom notices: Please note that the lace for the dress was purchased from 'The Silk Society' in Soho and subsequently treated to give it an antique appearance, contrary to what is stated in the footnote. 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
Saleroom Notice:
Please note that the lace for the dress was purchased from 'The Silk Society' in Soho and subsequently treated to give it an antique appearance, contrary to what is stated in the footnote.
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