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.
  • A. Burgundy knit synthetic blend sweater; cowl neckline; long sleeves; back zipper closure. B. Multicolored striped pleated knit skirt; horizontal strip bands of hot pink, wine red, and burgundy; wrap construction; tie at side front; long. C. Burgundy knit shawl; half circle shape; trimmed with 2 dark red bands.
  • A. Burgundy knit synthetic blend sweater; cowl neckline; long sleeves; back zipper closure. B. Multicolored striped pleated knit skirt; horizontal strip bands of hot pink, wine red, and burgundy; wrap construction; tie at side front; long.

    Worn with shawl (Object ID #1982.166.c) to form three piece ensemble.
  • Beige lace and satin cocktail dress; deep scoop neckline with shaping; sleeveless; satin cummerbund-type midriff; large flat bow at left waist; very full skirt; stacked box pleats; net crinoline attached to inside; Battenberg-type lace over satin.
  • Pale taupe silk jersey t-shirt dress; jewel collar; half sun decoration on left shoulder with rays extending to waist and left elbow; sun and rays made of rhinestones and colorless tubular glass beads; ankle length; stains and abrasion.