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Female model in gown and earrings
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
Designer: Roy Halston Frowick, known as Halston (American, 1932–1990)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
Designer: Roy Halston Frowick, known as Halston (American, 1932–1990)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 9 13/16 x 11 13/16 in. (25 x 30 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1930
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in a long gown; the sling bodice is gathered at top to a ribbon tied around left shoulder, it then drapes across torso in thin folds to right side of narrow waistband from which the narrow skirt falls in folds to floor; model wears large teardrop earrings
Text in marker, pencil and ink: " VERTICAL Halston #17176 Bergdorf's KPB"
Tape residue and taped large tear at right
Text in marker, pencil and ink: " VERTICAL Halston #17176 Bergdorf's KPB"
Tape residue and taped large tear at right
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)