Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket
Mon 24 Aug · 10:30
Greenway
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The Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket exhibition is held at Greenway in Exeter.
Following expert conservation to preserve the fragile silk lining, the silk jacket worn by Agatha Christie's mother Clarissa and kept as a special heirloom by Agatha, is on display for the very first time.
Pictured in a photograph of Clarissa from the 1920s that hangs in the Winter Dining Room, it's a rare chance to get up close and discover the meanings behind the motifs of a very special item in the collection at Greenway.
The silk jacket will be on display upstairs in the Dressing Room of Agatha's bedroom, until 1 November 2026. If visiting Greenway be car, you will need to book a parking space in advance through the website.
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Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket is held at Greenway in Exeter (Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon).
Tickets for Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket
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The Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket exhibition is held at Greenway in Exeter.
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Following expert conservation to preserve the fragile silk lining, the silk jacket worn by Agatha Christie's mother Clarissa and kept as a special heirloom by Agatha, is on display for the very first time.
Pictured in a photograph of Clarissa from the 1920s that hangs in the Winter Dining Room, it's a rare chance to get up close and discover the meanings behind the motifs of a very special item in the collection at Greenway.
The silk jacket will be on display upstairs in the Dressing Room of Agatha's bedroom, until 1 November 2026. If visiting Greenway be car, you will need to book a parking space in advance through the website.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket?
Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 10:30. The event runs until Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket taking place?
Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket is held at Greenway in Exeter (Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon).
How do I get tickets for Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket?
Tickets for Hidden Treasure at Greenway: The silk jacket can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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