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Woman's evening dress

Designed by: Mollie Parnis (American, 1902–1992)
Retailed by: Ann Barron
American
1960s
Object Place: New York City, NY, United States

Medium/Technique Silk plain weave (faille), silk plain weave lining. metal zipper
Dimensions Center back: 114.3 cm (45 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Lois B. Torf
Accession Number2007.295
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionFloor-length, sleeveless princess-line dress of off-white silk faille, with front and back V necklines, wide bows on each shoulder, and a slit at the center front hem. Center back zipper. Labels: "Mollie Parnis, New York" and "Ann Barron, Brookline."
ProvenanceDonor purchased in the 1960s; Gift to MFA March 21, 2007.