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Female model in casual long dress and wrap
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Published by: The New York Times
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: The New York Times
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1978
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 x 19 1/8 in. (63.5 x 48.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1936
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in blousy long casual shift printed with a vertical pattern, it seems gathered by elastic along bust and waist, neckline finished in a small ruffle, worn with shawl-like sleeved top of a similar print that ties in front below hips, with pinked collar and tiers of pinked trim up the elbow length sleeves
Text in pencil and marker: "295 6 7/16 Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line & tone March 9., 1978 Kay Cosserat 3/9 VERTICAL"
Text in pencil and marker: "295 6 7/16 Bergdorf's 65 screen comb. line & tone March 9., 1978 Kay Cosserat 3/9 VERTICAL"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)