Mount Mary University Digital Collections

Mollie Parnis collection

Title

Mollie Parnis collection

Description

Please click Mollie Parnis exhibit to return to the exhibit page that contains thumbnail images of all the items in this collection.

Collection Items

  • Navy blue with small fuchsia squares silk dress; shirtwaist type bodice; 3/4 length dolman sleeves; navy blue notched collar and cummerbund; four 1/2 inch covered button/bound buttonhole closure at center back; sheath skirt with two inset pockets; side zipper closure.
  • A. White striped cotton dress; horizontal stripes in bright red, yellow, and blue; short puffed sleeves; scoop neckline; asymmetrical 4 button front closure; natural waistline; very full dirndl skirt; inseam pockets. B. Red, yellow, blue and white woven cotton belt; horizontal stripes.
  • A. Light blue silk shantung fit and flare dress; bateau neckline; cuffed sleeves; double corded bias tape at waistline looped into frog fastener; shapes at side fronts; center back zipper closure; knee length A-line skirt. B. Light blue silk shantung box jacket; Peter Pan collar; 6 Chinese style knot buttons with bound buttonhole closures at center front; double corded half-belt at back; straight sleeves.
  • A. Light blue silk shantung fit and flare dress; bateau neckline; cuffed sleeves; double corded bias tape at waistline looped into frog fastener; shapes at side fronts; center back zipper closure; knee length A-line skirt.

    Worn with jacket (Object ID #1997.355.b) to form two piece ensemble.