Dress
Mollie Parnis
(American, 1902–1992)
1965–75
Medium/TechniqueCotton matelasse, printed; satin ribbon, synthetic plain weave lining
DimensionsCenter front: 94 cm (37 in.)
Center back: 99.1 cm (39 in.)
Other (bust): 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Other (waist): 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Other (hips): 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Center back: 99.1 cm (39 in.)
Other (bust): 32 in. (81.3 cm)
Other (waist): 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Other (hips): 40 in. (101.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession number2013.199
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Provenance2012, sold by Palm Beach Vintage, Palm Beach, FL to Frederic A. Sharf, Chesnut Hill, MA; 2013, gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf to the MFA. (Accession date: February 27, 2013)
mid-20th century
1950–59
late 18th century
