Designer
Mollie Parnis(American, 1905–1992)American, 1905–1992
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Evening Dress
Datec. 1965
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk chiffon, wool crepe, glass beads, and brillants
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Mrs. Lovice Brown
Object number91.1720
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED: "Threads of Fashion", MFAH 10/7 - 11/14/93
Exhibited in "Celebrating Seventh: New York Fashion Designers," at MFAH Mar. 24 - May 26, 1996
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