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Female model in ball gown and wrap,and earrings

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Illustrating design by: Arnold Scaasi (American, 1930–2015)
American
1991

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, black pastel on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 23 13/16 x 18 1/8 in. (60.5 x 46 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.2147
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in ballgown: bodice textured with flower petals, off the shoulder scoop neck, fitted waist and contrasting plain full skirt and matching long wrap.

Written bottom right in ink: "8017 Scassi Gown 7/21" in pencil "SUB 5/29"
Stamped : "May 23 Rec'd"

Appeared in an ad for Lord & Taylor in 1991
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)