7/12/2018 Lenny Abrahamson launches "The Townhouse: Lady Powerscourt’s Disappearing Dress". Pictured is model Laura Furlong last night as Oscar-nominated film director Lenny Abrahamson launched the Powerscourt centers new children’s picture book - The Townhouse: Lady Powerscourt’s Disappearing Dress. Writer Shireen Marcus and illustrator Tarsila Krüse transport the reader back to the eighteenth century with their charming children’s picture book based on the family who lived on 59 South William Street before it became the Powerscourt Centre. In addition to this the Powerscourt Centre has commissioned one of Irelands leading bespoke fashion designers Synan O’Mahony to create the ‘Disappearing Dress’ featured in the book. The showstopping design 4ft in width is an exaggerated version of an 18th century dress and is currently displayed on the ground floor of the Centre for all passers-by to enjoy. The Townhouse: Lady Powerscourt’s Disappearing Dress children’s picture book is now available to purchase from Article, on the first floor of the Powerscourt Centre, for just €9.99. Photograph: Photocall Ireland