Mollie Parnis
Ensemble

DesignerAmerican, 1905–1992
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Ensemble
Date1972
PlaceUnited States
MediumSilk chiffon
Dimensions.A, overblouse: 27 × 21 inches
.B, bodice: 9 1/2 × 12 1/4 inches
.C, pants: 41 1/2 × 14 inches
.D, scarf or belt: 93 × 9 1/2 inches

Credit LineGift of Margaret Alkek Williams
Object number99.135.A-.D
Not on view

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ProvenanceMargaret Alkek Williams, Houston; given to MFAH, 1999.

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