‘Downton Abbey’ to play role at antiques show

Gain an intimate perspective on "Downton Abbey" at Winterthur's 51st Annual Delaware Antiques Show, Nov. 7- 9 p.m.,  at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, as honorary chair and keynote speaker Jessica Fellowes discusses the blockbuster PBS series and her new book A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey.

An author, historian, and niece of "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes, Jessica Fellowes will open the show at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, with a lecture and book signing that  complements Winterthur's popular exhibition "Costumes of Downton Abbey," on view at the museum through Jan. 4.

Jessica Fellowes, an author and niece of "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes, will
Jessica Fellowes, an author and niece of "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes, is honorary chair and a speaker for  Winterthur's 51st Annual Delaware Antiques Show.

The Delaware Antiques Show is one of the most acclaimed antiques events in the nation, showcasing the finest offerings from more than 60 distinguished dealers and highlighting the best of American antiques, decorative arts, and design. Proceeds from the event benefit educational programming at Winterthur.

This year's show also will feature two weekend lectures. “Historic Odessa: New Findings in an Old Collection” will be presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8. Speaker Philip D. Zimmerman is a museum and decorative arts consultant, author, teacher, appraiser, and American antique furniture dealer. This illustrated presentation will highlight new findings at the Corbit-Sharp and Wilson-Warner houses, the diversity of the Historic Odessa Foundation collections, and a few surprises found in these Georgian gems.

“Patterns of Their Time: Design in Printed Textiles” will be presented at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, with a booksigning following. Speaker Linda Eaton is the John L. & Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections and senior curator of textiles at Winterthur. Her latest book, featuring timeless designs from the extensive Winterthur collection, is Printed Textiles: British and American Printed Cottons and Linens, 1700‒1850. Eaton's lecture will touch on how the late 18th and early 19th centuries represented the golden age for printed textiles, with advances in their chemistry and technology.

The Delaware Antiques Show is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7 (the 10 a.m. opening lecture by Jessica Fellowes requires a separate ticket: $30 for Winterthur members, $35 for nonmembers); 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9.

General admission is $15; $13 for Winterthur members; and free for children under 12. Tickets are valid for all three days and include the lectures on Saturday and Sunday as well as access to the special loan exhibition "Historic Odessa: A Past Preserved," showcasing items from six remarkable properties. Group discounts to the show are available.

An Opening Night Party will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m.,  also at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Honorary Chairs include Governor Jack Markell and First Lady Carla Markell. The party requires a separate ticket that also covers all general admission features. Sponsors are $225, entering at 5 p.m. Patrons are $175 and Young Collectors (guests age 35 and under) $125, both entering at 6 p.m. Fellowes also will be on hand for opening-night festivities.

For tickets to the show and related events, call 800-448-3883, or visit winterthur.org/das. Tickets also can be purchased at the Winterthur Visitor Center or on-site at the show.

 

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