Today’s Lyme Library Program Explores Fashion, Social Change During Downton Abbey Era

Downton Abbey
The Friends of the Lyme Public Library present Downton Abbey: Fashion and Social Change on Saturday, June 13, at 3 p.m. at the Lyme Public Library, Rte. 156, Lyme, CT

This program will explore the many social, technological, and political changes that occurred throughout the time period depicted in Downton Abbey and how these changes influenced fashion. Influential designers and other persons involved in the years of the first five seasons will be covered in the program.

The presenter will be Susan J. Jerome, Collections Manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection and also a textile and quilt conservator and a consultant to museums and historical societies.

Tea and pastries will be served.

Call to register (860-434-2272) or email programreg@lymepl.org

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