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Four female models in in sleepwear: two pajama sets, a nightgown and a robe worn with slippers
American
1970s
Medium/Technique
Black marker, ink wash, white gouache and graphite on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 25 3/16 x 18 7/8 in. (64 x 48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.1975
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsFashion illustration
DescriptionFashion illustration depicting four female model in sleepwear:
From left:
First model in two piece short baby-doll pajamas resembling chemise top with lace straps and hem cinched at waist with drawstring worn over short buttoms with scalloped hem and embroidered decoration
Second model In two piece long pajamas: top has lace along high scoop neckline, empire waist and skirt hem at waist, long matching bottoms have hems trimmed in lace
Third model empire waist robe buttoned down front bell elbow length sleeves and skirt hem trimmed in lace ruffle, lace trim along high scoop neckline and bottom of bodice, butterfly embroidery along bust, worn with slippers
Fourth model in low v-neck long gown with wide lace shoulder straps, cinched at wide waistband, lace trim along neckline and down center front, lace ruffle along skirt hem
Text in pencil and marker: "VERTICAL "W" 4/27 #17931 4-9-3016 KPB"
Paper portion glued to top left of original has painted revision of first model's head and shoulders
From left:
First model in two piece short baby-doll pajamas resembling chemise top with lace straps and hem cinched at waist with drawstring worn over short buttoms with scalloped hem and embroidered decoration
Second model In two piece long pajamas: top has lace along high scoop neckline, empire waist and skirt hem at waist, long matching bottoms have hems trimmed in lace
Third model empire waist robe buttoned down front bell elbow length sleeves and skirt hem trimmed in lace ruffle, lace trim along high scoop neckline and bottom of bodice, butterfly embroidery along bust, worn with slippers
Fourth model in low v-neck long gown with wide lace shoulder straps, cinched at wide waistband, lace trim along neckline and down center front, lace ruffle along skirt hem
Text in pencil and marker: "VERTICAL "W" 4/27 #17931 4-9-3016 KPB"
Paper portion glued to top left of original has painted revision of first model's head and shoulders
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)