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Kate Winslet's Iconic Costumes Headline Jane Austen Exhibit at Cincinnati's Taft Museum This Summer

ARCHIVE: FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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News Image News Image A unique exhibition, 'Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility,' is set to captivate audiences at the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati this summer. This showcase features approximately 50 costumes and accessories that have been donned by actors such as Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, and Gwyneth Paltrow in celebrated film adaptations of Jane Austen's novels, including "Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice." The exhibition promises to illuminate the themes of class, gender, and social dynamics prevalent in Austen’s literary world.

Running from June 11 to September 4, the exhibit offers a glimpse into the stylistic and cultural vibrancy of Austen's era, featuring an array of period-appropriate gowns, dresses, and costumes reflective of 19th-century fashion. Visitors can anticipate a detailed exploration of the attire that became iconic through both film and literature narratives. Tickets for the event are priced at $18 for adults and $16 for seniors, with free admission for museum members, providing an engaging experience for both Austen devotees and newcomers alike.
By Fanthrofit staff, in Kate Winslet. Ref: news.google.com