Browse Items (4 total)

• Sweater and skirt without shawl

  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.

  Tags blouse, burgundy, knit, Mollie Parnis, red, skirt, stripes, synthetic

• Three 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.

  Tags 1970s, blouse, burgundy, ensemble, knit, Mollie Parnis, red, shawl, skirt, stripes, synthetic

• Hat

  Beige and brown synthetic straw hat; large double brim, extending out at sides; rust red grosgrain band and bow.
  
  Worn by a member of the Kohler or House families.

  Tags 1920s, 1930s, beige, brim, brown, grosgrain ribbon, hat, House, Kohler, straw, synthetic

• Cocktail dress

  Black lace-like cocktail dress; modern version of lace in irregular geometrics in both cotton-like fiber and shiny synthetic; motifs are diamond within square, cirle within square, and square within square; lined in beige silk shantung; U-shaped low neckline; small cap kimono sleeves; fitted bodice with high waistline at front; flared skirt on bias in front, A-line skirt on grain in back; has center back long zipper; natural waistline at back; knee length.

  Tags 1970s, black, Charles Kleibacker, cocktail dress, lace, silk shantung, synthetic