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Female model in matching ensemble of skirt, top and scarf

Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
For: Bergdorf Goodman (American, founded 1901)
American
1970s

Medium/Technique Black marker, ink wash, white-out, graphite on paper
Dimensions Height x width: 17 1/8 x 13 in. (43.5 x 33 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1998
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionFashion illustration depicting female model in matching small print skirt and top ensemble: collared top is open at neck , the button placket reaches midway down front, top is tapered at waist and falls to the hips, narrow sleeves are finished with a wide wristband,worn with long matching scarf tied at neck, the skirt appears cut on the bias, falls in soft folds to below the knee

Text in marker and pencil: "95% 450 3050 65 screen comb. L & tone Bergdorf's VERTICAL Robert Jones 7/12 13367"


Stamp: " Tonight insert"
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)