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Curly haired female model wears three-piece ensemble
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designed by: WiilieWear
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designed by: WiilieWear
Designed for: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, graphite and white-out on paper
Dimensions
Length x width: 41.9 x 33 cm (16 1/2 x 13 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1903
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting curly haired model in loose-fitting 3/4 sleeve jacket, strapless blouse, bow tied around waist, flowing skirt, hits below knee.
Text on left in pencil and marker: "BEVERLY WILLIAMS/ II 15900 D.O.H.T/ F/ COMB. HINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID/ BERGDROFS/ 65 SCREEN/ 6 5/8"
Text bottom right in marker: "WILBURN WILLI WEAR/ EVENING/ 12/8/77"
Text on left in pencil and marker: "BEVERLY WILLIAMS/ II 15900 D.O.H.T/ F/ COMB. HINE + TONE/ HOLD BLACKS/ SOLID/ BERGDROFS/ 65 SCREEN/ 6 5/8"
Text bottom right in marker: "WILBURN WILLI WEAR/ EVENING/ 12/8/77"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)