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Sketch from couture sketch book


Long patterned dress blowing in wind
Kenneth Paul Block (American, 1925–2009)
American
mid 20th–20th century

Medium/Technique Black marker on paper
Dimensions Length x width: 34 x 25.5 cm (13 3/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Kenneth Paul Block, made possible with the generous assistance of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.3837
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFashion illustration

DescriptionWoman wears long sleeves dress, fits through shoulders, drapes over bust, flows to floor length; v-shaped but in neck; all-over floral pattern. Text: "4 3/8" " (right); "3" BLOCK" (bottom)
ProvenanceThe artist; gift of the artist to the MFA. (Accession date: March 25, 2009)