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Evening dress in red silk with allover small-scale printed paisley motif

Mollie Parnis1967/1969

Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York
New York, NY, United States

Evening dress in red plain-weave silk printed with allover small-scale paisley motif in red, magenta, purple, blue, green and gold lurex lattice brocade; full-length; fitted bodice; plunging V-neckline; bracelet-length sleeves; natural waistline where gathered skirt attaches; double gold rope belt ties into center front bow, pearl and gold bead at each end; turquoise, sea green, orange and white stylized lozenge-patterned ruffle at neckline and wrists, same fabric 9-inch border to hem; center back zipper closure; red silk lining. Labels: Mollie Parnis / New York ; Saks Fifth Avenue.

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  • Title: Evening dress in red silk with allover small-scale printed paisley motif
  • Creator: Mollie Parnis
  • Creator Birth Date: 1902
  • Creator Death Date: 1992
  • Date Created: 1967/1969
  • Location Created: New York (N.Y.)
  • Type: Evening dress (garment)
  • Medium: Silk (textile), Brocade (textile), Rope, Pearl (animal material), Bead (pierced object)
  • Fashion house, designer, label: Mollie Parnis / Saks & Company (New York, N.Y.)
Museum of the City of New York

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