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Female model in evening ensemble of top tied with cord, long skirt, heels
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Oscar de la Renta (American (born in the Dominican Republic), born in 1932)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: W Magazine
Designer: Oscar de la Renta (American (born in the Dominican Republic), born in 1932)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Published by: W Magazine
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 3/16 x 19 1/8 in. (64 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 Number2009.1956
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in evening ensemble: the dark foliate print top has a low v-neckline trimmed with scallop edge lace as is the scalloped ends of the 3/4 length sleeve and the scalloped hip length hem, it blouses over a narrow long cord tied at waist, the long ends finished in tassles; top worn over long fortuny pleated dark skirt of wider scale foliate print ending with a smaller scallop hemline, worn with heels
Text in marker and pencil: "VERTICAL 36% Bergdor's clean up arm (R) V.K. Oscar de la "W" 120"
Text in marker and pencil: "VERTICAL 36% Bergdor's clean up arm (R) V.K. Oscar de la "W" 120"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)