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
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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
mid-19th century